Which buttons do I push during startup to start windows in safe mode or command mode?

I need to start in safe mode with command prompt. I have Windows XP Pro.

Which buttons do I push during startup to start windows in safe mode or command mode?internet explorer download

If the computer is running it is best to shut down Windows and then turn off the power.

Begin by first clicking on the Start Button and then click on Turn Off Computer.

Now click on the Turn Off red colored icon to shut down your computer system.

It is best to wait between 15 to 30 seconds before you turn your system back on.

Turn on your computer and start tapping the F8 key on your keyboard.

Some Computers may display a keyboard error message if you begin tapping F8 too quickly.

Restart your computer again and begin tapping the F8 key a brief second or two later.

When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, Choose the Safe Mode option and hit Enter.

Windows will now boot your computer up in Safe Mode.

Which buttons do I push during startup to start windows in safe mode or command mode?windows xp internet explorer

you should check in the upper right hand corner when your computers splash screen comes up (not the windows splash screen) usally it is a button like f-8 or f-12
Reboot and Press F8 when your BIOS screen is showing.

Make your selection from the menu.
F8
After the BIOS loads (i.e, counting memory, scanning for hard drives,etc.) and before the Windows XP splash screen loads, press F8
F8 as soon as the power first comes on, and before the windows welcome screen with your sign in accounts has a chance to appear (it's usually best to try and hit it on the screen that says to like press F2 for BIOS or F12 to boot from LAN, or something different depending on your setup).