Stuck in Safe Mode

Zeb Chase · 08-22-2004, 08:47 PM

I cannot get out of Safe Mode. I'm running 98SE and have a Compaq Presario 1692 Laptop. Any help is appreciated..thanks

CTSNKY · 08-22-2004, 08:54 PM

Boot back up and then click Start/Run; type msconfig and click OK.

ON the General Tab, make sure it is set to either Normal Startup or Selective, based on if you have used this program before. Click Apply if any changes are made, then OK. It may be stuck in a Diagnostic Boot mode loop of some kind.

Worth a shot......

gc7777 · 08-22-2004, 09:09 PM

You can try out the following resources:

1. HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - The Computer Always Starts in Safe Mode (its the same for Laptops)

2. The Computer Always Starts in Safe Mode ( Microsoft for 98, 98SE)

Try the first one first, the second is a bit tricky.

Good Luck!

frank64 · 08-23-2004, 09:26 AM

Hold down F8 key at boot up, select 1 for normal, you may have another issue that needs addressed (the reason it is in safe mode).

08-22-2004, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zeb Chase Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1 OS: 98SE	Stuck in Safe Mode I cannot get out of Safe Mode. I'm running 98SE and have a Compaq Presario 1692 Laptop. Any help is appreciated..thanks

08-22-2004, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	Boot back up and then click Start/Run; type msconfig and click OK. ON the General Tab, make sure it is set to either Normal Startup or Selective, based on if you have used this program before. Click Apply if any changes are made, then OK. It may be stuck in a Diagnostic Boot mode loop of some kind. Worth a shot......

08-22-2004, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
gc7777 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6 OS: XP	You can try out the following resources: 1. HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - The Computer Always Starts in Safe Mode (its the same for Laptops) 2. The Computer Always Starts in Safe Mode ( Microsoft for 98, 98SE) Try the first one first, the second is a bit tricky. Good Luck!

08-23-2004, 09:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
frank64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12 OS: 95	Hold down F8 key at boot up, select 1 for normal, you may have another issue that needs addressed (the reason it is in safe mode).