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1. What is safe mode ?
Safe Mode is a special way for Windows to load when there is a system-critical problem that interferes with the normal operation of Windows. Safe mode usually refers to a diagnostic mode used by a computer operating system (OS). It can also refer to a mode of operation by application software.

2. What the purpose of safe mode ?
The purpose of Safe Mode is to allow you to troubleshoot Windows and try to determine what is causing it to not function correctly. Once you have corrected the problem, then you can reboot and Windows will load normally.

3. How to enter safe mode in Windows XP ?
For counter the troubleshooting in your Windows XP, you need to enter Safe Mode. Typically, you would press the F8 key during the boot process to enter Windows XP Safe Mode but that can be very difficult in some cases depending on the problem you're having.

The other way to get you into the Windows XP Safe Mode easier using the System Configuration Utility, sometimes called "msconfig". Here's the steps :

• Click START, and then RUN
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  Type msconfig in run window and click OK, will shown below 
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  The System Configuration Utility program will be opened, shown below
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  Be aware to make changes in System Configuration Utility to avoid causing serious problem
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  Click on BOOT.INI tab in the top of System Configuration Utility window
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  Check the /SAFEBOOT checkbox and click OK You will be prompted to choose Restart, that means PC will restart immediately or Exit Without Restart, which means will close the window and give a change to restart it manually
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  After restart, PC will automatically start in Windows XP Safe Mode
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  When finish the work with Safe Mode, click on START again, and then click RUN
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  Type msconfig in the run window and then click OK
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  The System Configuration Utility window will be opened
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  Choose Normal Startup and then click OK, shown below
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  You will be prompted to choose Restart, that means PC will restart immediately or Exit Without Restart, which means will close the window and give a change to restart it manually
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  After restart, PC will automatically run Windows XP normally.