Q: How do I open Windows 95/98 in Safe Mode, if my System boots so fast I can't hit F8 in time?

A: To start in Safe Mode:

1. Insert a non-bootable (a new disk is fine) disk into Drive A:
2. Click the Start button, choose Shut Down, and then select Restart the computer.
3. When you receive the "Invalid system disk" message, eject the disk from the A: drive.
4. Push the F8 key twice. Once for the "Press any key" requirement and again for the Microsoft menu.
5. Choose "Safe Mode", press ENTER.

Alternate method:

1. Click the Start button, choose Shut Down, and then select Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode.
2. At the DOS prompt, type WIN/D:M.
3. Choose "Safe Mode", press ENTER.