Re: WXP shuts down and safe mode not available

From: D.Currie (dmbcurrie.nospam_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/03/04


Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 00:19:41 -0600


"VG Arzani" <vgarzani@carolina.rr.com> wrote in message
news:9e3e01c4790b$ef420920$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Attempting to assist parents. XP home shuts down during
> start up as services finish loading. Was able to get in
> safe mode - did virus scan with up to date data files.
> Not the answer. On restart, unable to get a response from
> F8 - no safe mode available. Reimage likely, but wish to
> salvage family photos in private area on HD. Is slaving
> the HD possible for recovery? thx.

Probably your best bet. Just put it in a working computer and copy the files
you need.



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