Toshiba Satellite 4030CDT - Page 165

If Something Goes Wrong
Windows 98 is not working
You or a qualified Windows 98 expert can use this log file to check
the loading and initializing of Windows 98 device drivers.
DEFINITION: A device driver is a file that contains information
to help the computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
control the operation of devices connected to the system.
Starting Windows in Safe mode
Selecting Safe mode bypasses basic start-up files and starts
Windows 98, enabling only the mouse, keyboard, and standard
VGA display drivers.
Running Safe mode allows you to undo any changes you made to
the system configuration that may have caused Windows 98 or a
device to fail. For example, if you choose a resolution that is not
supported
by the display, Windows 98 will have a problem starting
correctly. Safe mode bypasses the setting and allows you to
change the resolution to one supported by the display. Once you
have done this, Windows 98 will start correctly.
Other problems may involve a device driver. See "Windows 98
can help you" on page 139 to fix the problem.
HINT: Windows 98 automatically starts in Safe mode if it
detects that system start-up failed or the Windows 98 Regis
try (the file that defines how Windows 98 is set up) is
corrupted.
Starting Windows with Step-by-step confirmation
When you turn on your computer, Windows 98 processes the
start-up files. Selecting Step-by-step confirmation, causes the sys
tem to ask you to confirm each line of the start-up process once it
appears. Use this option:
♦ When the start-up process fails while loading the start-up files.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer