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May 14th, 2006 03:00
How to start in Safe Mode
I am not sure if this is the correct forum, but...
The online manual (The PDF help file) says, to start in safe mode,
when the computer starts up, and you see on the screen
"Select which Operating System to Use" or something like that,
hit F8 Key.
I do not see such screen. Upon start, I get one screen
where at the top right says F2=Set Up; F12=Start Menu
and then I get a screen with blue
www.dell.com bar at the top,
and then it goes into Windows Start-Up.
I do not see the screen they are talking about. Can you help?
(I am asking so I can run Norton AV in safe mode) Thank you.
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kirkd
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May 14th, 2006 04:00
tismeitstrue
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May 22nd, 2006 17:00
1st reply = how it should work...not in my 4550 (XP) without repeated fast strokes of F8, and then usually not on 1st try. But be persistent and it'll happen :)
I think Dell should address this issue.
Majestic
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May 23rd, 2006 12:00
tismeitstrue
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May 23rd, 2006 13:00
yes, like I said..."that's how it's supposr to work"
Most times, it just continues to boot, other times it displays "keyboard error" and maybe 1:4-5 times : WHALLAH , Safe Mode :)
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May 24th, 2006 13:00