Starting the Computer in Safe Mode

  1. Restart the computer.

    • If the computer is not a member of a domain:

      • From the Start menu, click Turn Off Computer.
      • In the Turn Off Computer dialog box, click Restart.

    • If the computer is a member of a domain:

      • From the Start menu, click Shut Down.
      • In the What do you want the computer to do list, click Restart, and then click OK.

      Note: A domain is a group of computers that are part of a network and share a common directory database.

  2. As the computer restarts, begin pressing the F8 key after the Gateway BIOS logo appears until the Windows Advanced Options Menu screen appears.

  3. On the Windows Advanced Options Menu screen, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode, and then press the ENTER key.

  4. After logging on to Windows XP Safe mode, in the Desktop dialog box, click Yes.