PC is turning blue, life support please.

jje_2

http://www.memtest.org/

Download and run memory tester to test the RAM first.

jje

PROLIANT

Do you use ATI Graphics on your machine?

whatatwit

hi....me again...

I'm trying to start the pesky pooter in safe mode.
At start up, I pressed F8 and got...

Please select boot device:
1st floppy Drive
HDD:PM-st3160021A
CD?DVD:SM-PHILLIPS DVDR1628P1
Network:realtek Boot agent

it will allow me to press enter to select boot device or ESC to boot using defaults.

So, how the heck do I start in safe mode

Any ideas please...sorry for being so Dim.

PeteHerts

Best way I've found to get the safe mode menu is when its beginning to start up switch it off and restart it.
Also download Autoruns put it on the root of c drive. When you run it in safe mode it will show everything running and if there's anything that looks iffy then it's easier to delete in safe mode.

albertross_2

HDD:PM-st3160021A

press enter, then F8 at the point windows is starting