How to Get Safe Mode in Windows XP

Using Msconfig to get into Safe Mode

1. 

   Click the "Start" button on the taskbar. When the Start Menu appears, click the "Run" menu option. (As a shortcut, you can simply press WinKey+R on the keyboard.)

2. 

   In the dialog box that appears, type "msconfig". The System Configuration Utility executes.

3. 

   Look for the tabs at the top of the screen. One will say "BOOT.INI". Click on that tab.

4. 

   There will be a few checkboxes in the lower portion of the window. Check the box next to the text "/SAFEBOOT".

5. 

   Click "OK", and restart your computer.