Can't boot in safe mode

Ommyz · #1 (**permalink**) 23-10-2009, 03:02 AM

Hey I saw another thread like this but I found no answer. I tried every option I have to boot my computer back up but no look not even in safe mode. When I try it gives me the BSOD or just restarts another issue is that I don't have a recovery disk. So is my computer done for or is there a way to fix it?

jephree · #2 (**permalink**) 23-10-2009, 03:07 AM

Not much hope without a boot disk.

What is the make and model of the computer?

Most manufacturers will supply a disk for shipping and handling charges.

You can extract your data by slaving the drive on another computer.

You can also load a free OS such as Ubuntu:

Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu

Ommyz · #3 (**permalink**) 23-10-2009, 03:17 AM

Well my aunt has a disk but she dosen't know the key code for it so would there be a way I would be able to use that disk and find a code online?

jephree · #4 (**permalink**) 23-10-2009, 03:22 AM

For a reinstall: No. The original legitimate Product Key is required.

If it is a manufactured computer the key should be on a label on the case.

You could however try the disk for the Recovery Console which might help.

Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console for advanced users