How to Start Windows 2000 NT in Safe Mode
Each version of Microsoft Windows operating system contains a feature that allows you to boot your computer in a "troubleshooting" mode. This feature is known as "Safe Mode." In Safe Mode, you can disable, repair and change configurations that may be causing your computer to not start normally. Not all features are available in Safe Mode, but the troubleshooting mode is not designed for regular use. Safe Mode is even present on the Windows 2000 NT operating system. To start your Windows 2000 NT system in Safe Mode, you don't need the Windows discs.
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Instructions
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Restart your computer by pressing the "Power" button on the the computer or by pressing "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Del" keys at the same time if your computer is booted into the Windows 2000 NT operating system.
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Press the "F8" function key when the "Boot" menu appears.
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Keep pressing the "F8" key until the "Windows Advanced Options" menu appears.
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Use the arrow keys to navigate to the "Safe Mode with Networking" selection on the "Windows Advanced Options" menu. This option will give you the drivers necessary to load networking so you can access workgroups and other networking tools.
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Press the "Enter" key to select the "Safe Mode with Networking" selection. The Windows 2000 NT operating system will now start in Safe Mode.
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Click "Start," "Turn Off Computer" and "Restart" to exit Safe Mode and start your Windows 2000 NT-based computer normally.
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Tips & Warnings
If your Windows 2000 NT-based computer's "Windows Advanced Options" menu has a "Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 installation" option, do not select this option---this option will install Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 on your system and erase any personal files from the computer.
Other "Safe Mode" options include "Safe Mode"--a minimal set of device drivers and services; "Safe Mode with Command Prompt"--starts at a "C:\" prompt instead of with "Windows Explorer;" and "Enable VGA Mode"--starts Windows 2000 NT in 640x480 screen resolution mode using your computer's current video driver.
