Win Xp

[secsee1]

I have a laptop running win xp which I think has downloaded a virus as it won't let me get in to anything, it does have Malwarebites, how do I start it in safe mode so I can run Malwarebites.

[Buenchico]

Pressing F8 during the startup process often allows you to access Safe Mode.

[secsee1]

Many thanks Buenchico, as a result of your answer I have managed to start in safe mode run a virus check and get rid of the virus.

[gl556tr]

'Tis always useful knowing how to access Safe Mode. But it is worth having a USB-Diskette (which is usually a USB flash drive) or CD/DVD with which your laptop can start to a Unix OS. Then start the virus-killer! A variety of tools are usually available: for instance, a means of managing partitions - handy if space is getting critical on your Win XP system partition.