Can't boot up in Safe Mode

Question

I need to boot up in safe mode so I can run antivirus software to remove adware that has loaded onto my laptop. If i press F8 while the machine is booting up, i can get to the screen to choose 'safe mode' option, then I get to the XP Home login screen (in safe mode)- but when i  select the 'Administrator' login the machine auto reboots back to normal mode. Can anybody help?

bobh621 · Answer

Try this - Start>Run>MSCONFIG>OK>check Diagnostic start up

Mary G · Answer

Antivirus software will not remove spyware. You need to run a couple of antispyware programs like SpyBot, Ad Aware, Spy Sweeper. etc. You should be able to run any of those without Safe Mode.

meyer6847 · Answer

Some internet security programs will remove spyware. That is not the issue though. He can't boot into safe mode.

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Can't boot up in Safe Mode

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