Karen- Again, I'm sending this reply to the whole Folkschool-list, since there are probably others out there with the same question. What you are describing is normal. In Safe Mode, Windows uses only basic, least-common-denominator settings and drivers (video, mouse, hard drive, etc.). For instance, you'll notice that your display looks really ugly. The drivers needed to work with your modem, to do networking, connect with the Internet, etc. are not loaded, so these things will not work.
Safe Mode is meant for troubleshooting, not normal use. The idea is to avoid any problems you may be having with Windows in regular mode by loading a minimal version of Windows, so you can repair the problems. Jon At 06:53 AM 5/2/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Hi, Jon. When I start my computer in Safe Mode (after clicking F8), my >computer will not recognize my modem and I cannot get on line. Any ideas? >Thanks, Karen Jonathan Falk Pine Tree Folk School RR 2, Box 7162 Carmel, ME 04419 (207)848-2433 <http://www.ptfolkschool.org> **Folkschool-list archives are at: <http://www.mint.net/folkschool/helpnet/archives.htm> Sponsored by Pine Tree Folk School ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84vzQ.a9gqS3 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
