Windows Safe Mode?

Question

I heard a computer guru on the radio say that it's a good idea to run ScanDisk and Defrag periodically to make your machine run faster. He suggests doing it in Safe Mode. When I try to reboot holding the CTRL key, all I get is the big Dell logo and no Windows Start-up Menu. Same thing when I hold F8 key. Am I doing something wrong? I'm running Windows 98 2nd Edition on a Dimension XPS T450, about 2 yrs old.

HardyHar · Answer

This page will give instructions on safe mode.
http://support.dell.com/us/en/kb/document.asp?DN=FA1027295
This page will give info on scan disk and defrag.
http://www.djdenham.com/Scandisk_text.htm

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EdnaM · Answer

I do the Defrag. and the scan disk without
turning off the Virus program....I also do
not do the ctrl-alt.delete-...My Defrag. seems
to run to the 100%....Doesn't that mean
that is worked?...Did I do something wrong?

Denny Denham · Answer

EdnaM,

You did nothing wrong. Safe Mode is recommended only as a last resort if for some reason a computer fails to complete either Scandisk or Defrag after closing down running programs.

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EdnaM · Answer

Thanks Denny again....I thought it was alright but I want to do things the right way....

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