At 09:08 9/8/2002 -0500, you wrote: >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
Clint! Try this: http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/a_dos_me/ I read the entire documentation and it looks like the preeminent site for restoring Real mode DOS to ME. Good luck, Barry ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============= 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 =====================================================
