opening XP in safe mode

Question

in order to solve a C++Runtime error in my HP program I am told to open XP in safe mode.  after restart I get my user window, how do I open XP in safe mode without having to enter thru my user signin?  I do not get the message 'Please select the operating system to start'.

fireberd · Answer

When the computer first boots up, and before Windows starts you press the F8 key (press it several times) and you will get the DOS selection menu.

DELL-Donald K · Answer

If you have trouble accessing safe mode, but can boot to normal mode, try this:   Start, run, Msconfig   Click the boot.ini tab   Click the radio button next to /SAFEBOOT   Click OK, Yes to restart   The system will start in safe mode.    Remember to uncheck the option in Boot.ini tab after you get into safe mode, to enable normal boot the next try.

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