hi_resurrection Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hi, I'm trying to start my PC in safe mode to get rid of some spyware (SurfSideKick) that is always "In Use" and cannot be deleted. When I hold F8 it just takes me to a screen asking which boot device I want to use. I'm given a choice between floppy drive, cd, etc. I don't know which to choose so I just press escape and Windows starts normally (not in safe mode). I have also tried going to the settings menu, but this is just a complicated menu for configuring bioses and IDE drives and there is no mention of safe mode. Is there something else I could try? Is there another way to get into safe mode? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 You are pressing F8 too soon,Do not hold down F8 only needs to be pressed once You have to wait till after it boots past the checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi_resurrection Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 You are pressing F8 too soon,Do not hold down F8 only needs to be pressed once You have to wait till after it boots past the checks.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay thanks, I didn't know. It worked this time. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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