Configuring Windows 98 to clean boot

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Configuring Windows 98 to clean boot

STEP 1
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STEP 2
Clean boot Windows 98 with Selective Startup

1
Click Start > Run.

2
In the Run dialog box, type the following text:

msconfig

3
Click OK.

4
When the System Configuration Utility appears, click Selective Startup.
Below it are several processing options. Clear them all.

5
Click OK.

6
When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

Note When you have completed your troubleshooting, go to STEP 3 to configure Windows to perform Normal startup.

STEP 3
Configure Windows 98 to perform Normal startup

1
Click Start > Run.

2
In the Run dialog box, type the following text:

msconfig

3
Click OK.

4
When the System Configuration Utility appears, click Normal Startup.

5
Click OK.

6
When you are prompted to restart the system, click Yes.

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Document ID: 199869145548
Last Modified: 11/10/2006
Date Created: 06/09/1998
Operating System(s): Windows 98
Product(s): TS_GEN