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How to boot in xp in safe mode (Vista + XP Dual Boot)

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/how-to-boot-in-xp-in-safe-mode-vista-xp-dual-boot.65426/

CadCrazy
CadCrazy Original post #1
Aug 14, 2007 at 8:54 AM
I have dual boot vista and xp. My system is not able to boot from xp after installing deep freeze. When i press F8 for advance boot option to boot in safe mode , system boot in vista with safe mode .

How to boot in xp in safe mode ?

?
Pathik
Pathik #2
Aug 14, 2007 at 9:01 AM
select xp and then press f8 quickly..
CadCrazy
Aug 14, 2007 at 9:05 AM
Are you sure?
casanova
Aug 14, 2007 at 10:49 AM
Whats wrong in you trying it. It should work as it worked in the previous versions this way. Vista has a different boot loader but should work.
R
Aug 14, 2007 at 11:18 AM
yes it works but its tricky.
I use "boot safe" its simple way to restart the os in safe mode, works in dual boot too, uwill have to copy the software to both os Desktop, then when ever u want to boot in safe mode just select option & restart via boot safe.

download it from *www.superadblocker.com/bootsafe.html
CadCrazy
Aug 14, 2007 at 11:34 AM
^^ but i m not able to boot in xp so right now bootsafe is of no use
R
Aug 14, 2007 at 11:43 AM
then u have to try manual way of selecting the OS then trying ur luck with pressing F8 continuously.

or

boot from the XP CD that surely should work, in BIOS ur 1st boot device should be CD/dvd rom only then it will boot from CD