How to Enter Safe Mode Windows Xp Dell?

Computer Does Not Boot to Microsoft Windows XP

Start the computer.
Repeatedly tap F8, on the keyboard, immediately after the Dell logo screen disappears until you see the Windows Advanced Options Menu on the screen.
Select Safe Mode and press Enter.
Log on as the administrator or as a user with administrative access.

How do I Boot into Safe Mode on a Dell?

Start with the computer completely shutdown.
Press the Power button .
Immediately, start pressing the F8 key once a second until the Advanced Boot Menu appears.
Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow key to highlight Safe Mode with Networking, then press Enter.

How do I Reboot Windows XP in Safe Mode?

Restart your computer.
Press and hold the F8 key right after.
At the Windows Advanced Options screen, select Safe mode with a Command prompt.
After this item is selected, hit Enter.
Log in as an administrator.
When the command prompt appears, type %systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe and hit Enter.

What is Safe Mode on Windows XP?

Safe Mode is a series of boot options that starts Windows with a limited set of files and drivers. Most startup programs wont run in safe mode It uses only the most basic drivers to start Windows up.

Why is F8 not Working for Safe Mode?

The reason is that Microsoft has reduced the time period for the F8 key to almost zero interval less than 200 milliseconds. As a result, people almost cant press the F8 key within such a short period of time, and there is little chance to detect the F8 key to invoke the boot menu and then start Safe Mode.