Safe Mode with networking

Question

I have looked through the Dell and Microsoft Knowledge Bases and can't see how I can run Safe Mode with networking. None seem to give the actual details. I am probably missing something, but would appreciate some guidance. Thanks.

NemesisDB · Answer

I am unclear exactly what you want to know?   When you first turn on your computer, start tapping the F8 key immediately after the Dell screen goes away.  You should be presented with a list of startup options.  Pick Safe Mode with Networking.   I am assuming that you have XP

Anonymousie · Answer

Silly me! I forgot there is an option for Safe Mode with Networking - sorry

mark8470 · Answer

Just curious, when I go to the Safe Mode w/ Network Support, I arrive in windows XP

desktop without any wireless connectivity (the network connection shows no wireless

adapter, thus it doesn't display my wireless network). How do I enable the wireless

network connection again while in Safe Mode w/ Netwk Suppt?

Thanks, mark8470

My environment: 2 wireless laptops (Dell E1515 Inspiron) (Toshiba Tecra M5)

1 wired desktop (Pentium 4 white box)

OS - WinXP Pro sp2 on all 3 pcs

ISP - Comcast high speed cable

Netgear (WGR614v6) wireless router

Browsers: IE6

Firefox

Wireless Network Connection (Intel PROset Wireless)

Router security enabled: WPA Personal (TKIP) with password

Windows Security: disabled

Norton firewall: disabled

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

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