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If Something Goes Wrong
Windows 98 is not working
Using Start-up options to fix problems
If Windows 98 fails to start properly, you may have to change your
system's configuration or verify the start-up procedure to fix the
problem. To do this, use the start-up options in the Windows 98
Start-up menu. This section describes each start-up option and
when to use the procedure.
To open the Windows 98 Start-up menu:
1 Restart your computer.
2 Press F8 when your computer starts.
The Windows 98 Start-up menu displays the following
options:
♦> Normal
♦ Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT)
♦ Safe mode
♦ Step-by-step confirmation
♦ Command prompt only
♦ Safe mode command prompt only
HINT: If your computer is connected to a network, the Start-up
menu may display different versions of Safe mode.
Starting Windows in Normal mode
Selecting Normal starts Windows 98 under normal conditions.
Start the computer in Normal mode when there are no apparent
problems with the system.
Starting Windows in Logged (BOOTLOG.TXT) mode
Selecting Logged starts Windows 98 under normal conditions and
creates a hidden start-up log file named C:\BOOTLOG.TXT. This
file records every step of the system's start-up process.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer