How to Start Outlook Express in Safe Mode
When users encounter a virus or have just recovered from a serious Windows error, launching Windows in Safe Mode can be the best way to diagnose and repair performance problems. Traditionally, Safe Mode disables connectivity, making it impossible to check email in Outlook Express. Thankfully, users can launch Windows in this protective mode and enable networking capabilities. With a few easy steps, you can retain connectivity and access Outlook Express email, while still functioning in Safe Mode.
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Instructions
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Launch Outlook Express in Safe Mode With Windows 95, 98 and ME
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Restart your computer. Click the "Start" button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. Click the "Shut down" option and select "Restart" from the ensuing menu.
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Press the F8 key after your computer checks diagnostics and performs a memory count. Slowly and repeatedly press the F8 key, pushing down every 1 to 2 seconds.
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Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode With Networking" option in the ensuing boot (black and white) screen.
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Press the "Enter" key to launch Windows in Safe Mode.
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Double-click the "Outlook Express" icon on your desktop once your computer has booted into Windows.
Launch Outlook Express in Safe Mode With Windows 2000 or XP
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Reboot your computer. Click the "Start" button in the bottom taskbar's left corner and select the "Turn Off Computer" option. Click "Restart" from the ensuing dialog box.
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Press the F8 key every 1 to 2 seconds when you notice that a white and black bar appears on the screen reading, "Starting Windows."
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Use the arrow keys to navigate through the Windows Advanced Options Menu. Select "Safe Mode With Networking" option.
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Press the "Enter" key to launch Windows 2000 or XP into Safe Mode while retaining connectivity.
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Double-click the "Outlook Express" icon on your desktop to launch the email program.
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Tips & Warnings
If you see the Windows logo and have not entered the Windows Advanced Options or Boot menus, you need to restart your computer and attempt to initiate "Safe Mode With Networking" again.
Pressing the F8 key too quickly will result in a keyboard error.
If you wait too long to select the "Safe Mode With Networking" option in the Windows Advanced Options or Boot menus, Windows will launch in its default mode.
Outlook Express is not compatible with Windows Vista.
