How can MSConfig be used to force the computer to start into Safe Mode?

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP OEM Upgrade, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

  1. Open the Run dialog box.

    • From the Microsoft® Windows® XP default Start menu, click Run.
    • From the Windows XP classic Start menu, click Run.

  2. In the Run dialog box, in the Open text box, type: Msconfig. Click OK.

  3. In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click the BOOT.INI tab.

  4. On the BOOT.INI tab, in the Boot Options section, verify that the /SAFEBOOT check box is selected.

  5. Click OK.

  6. In the System Configuration dialog box, to start the system in Safe mode, click Restart.