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Getting out of safe mode?

I got into windows XP with safe mode to try and find out why it keeps crashing. (Old HD in new computer). Used msconfig, and made some changes. It now boots directly into safe mode, and after user select screen, tells me I need windows activated, but I that I can't activate windows while in Safe mode! I tried every option under F8.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    sounds like you are going to have to install windows again

    and again activate it

    it's a pain we know

    but it's got to be done

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you get Windows Vista or Windows 7, it could resolve this problem. Try mabye pressing F2 instead of F8? I'm pretty sure that brings up a different menu. If all else fails call the computer company or Microsoft for help.

  • !
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    GO TO YOUR PROGRAMS AND IN THE SEARCH BOX TYPE IN

    MSCONFIG AT THE TOP CLICK ON MSCONFIG THEN CLICK ALLOW

    IT WILL BRING UP THE BOX TO SET IT !

    GOOD LUCK !

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