Windows Me

An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) version of Windows ME
is a special release product made available for computer
Manufacturers. OEMs can customize these versions of Windows ME
specifically for their hardware and software.

The Setup procedures and requirements outlined in this document
may be different if you have an OEM version of Windows ME. For
more information, read the documentation that came with your
computer or contact your computer manufacturer.

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IF WINDOWS ME DOES NOT START IN SAFE MODE
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Any of the following conditions can cause Windows ME not to start
in Safe Mode:

- Your computer is infected with a virus. Run up-to-date anti-
  virus software to check for a virus and clean your computer if
  necessary.  

- Your computer's CMOS settings are not correct. Check your
  computer's CMOS settings to make sure they are correct. Note
  that you may need to contact the computer manufacturer to
  verify these settings.

- There is a hardware failure. Note that you may need to contact
  the computer manufacturer for more information about your
  hardware.      

- There is an error on your computer's hard disk.   See "Using
  ScanDisk to check your hard disk."

- There is an error in the Windows registry. See "Using the
  Windows Registry Checker."

Using ScanDisk to Check Your Hard Disk
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If you suspect there may be file corruption or other problems
with your hard disk(s), run ScanDisk to check for and repair
errors.

To check all your hard disks for errors:

1. At the command prompt, type:
 
  scandisk /all

2. Press ENTER.

To perform a full surface scan of your hard disk(s) for maximum
protection against data loss:

1. At the command prompt, type:

  scandisk /all /surface
 
2. Press ENTER.

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