How to start computer in safe mode?

[grahambell]

Having problem removing unwanted file and have been told I might be able to do it in safe mode, but being IT numpty I can't remember how to get computer into safe mode.

So how do I do it (running Windows 98SE by the way).

Thanks.

[996 turbo]

Hit F8 after the bios bit (if I remember correctly).

[flossythepig]

A quick Google produced Microsoft

Method 1
1. Restart your computer.
2. While your computer restarts, press and hold the CTRL key until the Windows 98 Startup menu is displayed.

NOTE: If you are using the EZDrive tool, press F8 instead of CTRL.
3. Select the Safe Mode menu option from the Startup menu, and then press ENTER.

Method 2
1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information.
2. On the Tools menu, click System Configuration Utility.
3. Click Advanced, and then click to select the Enable Startup Menu check box.
4. Click OK, click OK, and then restart your computer when you are prompted to do so.
5. Select the Safe Mode menu option from the Startup menu, and then press ENTER.

Method 3
1. Insert a non-bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer.
2. When you receive the "Non-system disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when ready" error message, remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
3. Press F8, and then press F8. When you do this, the Windows 98 Startup menu is displayed.
4. Select the Safe Mode menu option from the Startup menu, and then press ENTER.

Method 4
1. Restart your computer in MS-DOS Mode.
2. From a command prompt type "win /d:m" without the quotation marks.

[thepassenger]

Win98 keep tapping F8 and it should give you a little menu to select what you want. It will take a while to boot so it's best to click the kettle on if it's a really old machine.