Mike,

Yes I can start in safe mode (and I have done this dozens of times).

Only once was I unable to do so. I then ran a registry restore program and
was able to again start in safe mode.

The Microsoft tech guy has suggested reinstalling ME into a different
folder, but without access to my Zip 100 or external Firewire hard drive I
will have to backup everything on floppies. I plan to try a number of less
draconian procedures first.

David Rezachek, Ph.D., P.E.
Alternate Energy Specialist
State of Hawaii-DBEDT-Energy Division
P.O. Box 2359
Honolulu, HI  96804
Telephone: 1-808-587-3814
Facsimile: 1-808-587-3820
email:     [log in to unmask]



                    Mike Whalen
                    <[log in to unmask]>       To:     [log in to unmask]
                    Sent by: PCBUILD -          cc:
                    Personal Computer           Subject:     Re: [PCBUILD] Severe Startup
                    Hardware discussion          Problems
                    List
                    <[log in to unmask]
                    JOHNS.EDU>


                    09/20/01 03:59 AM
                    Please respond to
                    PCBUILD - Personal
                    Computer Hardware
                    discussion List






David,

Can you boot into Safe Mode?

Cheers,

Mike Whalen

            Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to
                    Digest mode - visit our web site:
                   http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml

              The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech
                     support at our newest website:
                          http://freepctech.com