safe mode?

RandyRos

i need to run some anti virus stuff in safe mode. can someone please tell me how to do it? i didnt see an obvious sticky for it......

thanks

Browntoa

http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml

if Xp

If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power
Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.
Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would

ukmike

Press F8 as just before Windows starts.

RandyRos

thanks. im running vista. will go try it now

mdbarber

Whats the purpose of this?, not many av packs will run in safe mode as they install services which aren't loaded then

Mr_Yoda

I'm not sure about Vista, but to run some anti-virus products in Xp you need to select 'Safe Mode with Networking'. Like I say though, not sure if that's the same with Vista.

vyseyboy

mdbarber wrote: »

Whats the purpose of this?, not many av packs will run in safe mode as they install services which aren't loaded then

It can be useful for running anti spyware. For example, some bits of malware won't be removed properly when you fix them with spybot search and destroy, unless you're running in safe mode.

RandyRos

i was advised on another thread to run AVG and superspyware in safe mode, cos something (or someone) got into my yahoo email account and sent out spam to my contacts

colin13

I used to use AVG didnt like it,I changed to avast free edition I fing tht better

mdbarber

RandyRos wrote: »

i was advised on another thread to run AVG and superspyware in safe mode, cos something (or someone) got into my yahoo email account and sent out spam to my contacts

TBH if the infection is this deep, it can be a long drawn out process and any damage done may not be repaired.
This can leave you exposed to other possible infections and other problems.
Consider wiping the system and re-installing windows after backing up your data.

RandyRos

really? for webmail? i'd understand more if it were Outlook Express.

tbh, i wonder if it was someone hacking direct into my webmail, cos i recently !!!!ed off a "friend" (by having my own opinion) and he's capable of doing stuff and not leaving a trace. it was his wife who alerted me and said it was a virus, so i only have her word for it.