Thanks for the reply, the boot disk worked. I just finally found another way to get into safe mode, you hold down the control [ctrl] key. This will give you a menu with safe mode, but has no command prompt option. -Clint
God Bless Us All Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com � ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is the instructions for going into Windows ME for Safe mode. http://service2.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/1999 101916343139 There are two methods explained. Both do not require the boot disk. Keith Thompson "OrpheusComputing.com" wrote: > > 3rd attempt in an hour to get that below posted. It never > was. > > I did some searching and finally found out one must boot from > a #$%@ floppy to get to the command prompt, I was able to > restore the registry like that. Now, there has got to be an > easier way to simply boot to the command prompt w/o having > to use a floppy, is there a key LIKE F5 or F8 that works in > ME? > Also, how is one supposed to go to a DOS prompt in ME???? > ??????? The info I saw on this states "MSDOS prompt" > SHOULD be in the start menu just like 98, but it is > gone on this PC! So, how is one supposed to get it back? > I found a file called mfddme13.zip that is supposed to give > DOS back to ME, but I don't trust it. Can anyone vouch > for it? I'm afraid it may screw something up. > --------------------------- > Could someone possibly tell me how the heck you're supposed > to go into safe mode, or get to the command prompt in windows > ME? F5 and F8 no longer works. I cannot restore a registry > backup any other way. I tried to 'import' from regedit, and > it did it, but didn't 'take' for some reason. Old registry > is still there. > Thanks, > -Clint ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
