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Wesley Vogel

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Apr 20, 2007, 3:25:16 PM4/20/07
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Yes. But it is a really stupid thing to do.

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> Is there any way to prevent users logging on in safe mode in XP?

Brian

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Apr 20, 2007, 4:14:14 PM4/20/07
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I have a windows XP SP2 machine that is constantly booting in to safemode.
I hit F8 on boot and tell it to load normally or safemode with networking
and it will not go. no one knows a local account for the machine so I could
not log in. I tried doing a repair install and now it is in a loop where it
boots into safemode and can not complete the repair install because it is in
safemode. any one have any ideas?


Harry Hornet

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Apr 23, 2007, 3:28:03 AM4/23/07
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Wesley
It might be stupid, but could you let me in on the secret. Can it be
prevented for only certain users?

Wesley Vogel

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Apr 23, 2007, 12:21:36 PM4/23/07
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All or none. Anything in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE is machine wide.

I have not tried this and I will not try it. I like the idea of having at
least a life jacket should the Titanic encounter an ice berg. So I have no
idea if it works or not.

<quote>
Note: To disable safe mode, run the registry editor and delete the following
key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot We advise you
to make a copy of this registry key ... before deleting it.

Note: To backup the registry key, run regedit.exe, select it (the key), then
press File\Export.
<quote>
from...
http://www.dekart.com/support/faq/nfaq/

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SingaporeWebDesign

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Apr 23, 2007, 12:40:57 PM4/23/07
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Hello,

Tried it for you in a SP2 system - Good News: it works. Safe mode BSODs with
a 0x0000007B and restarts immediately.

Bad news.. Last Known Good Configuration can override it...

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Wesley Vogel

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Apr 23, 2007, 4:07:48 PM4/23/07
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You're a braver man than I am Gunga Din. ;-)

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Rock

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Apr 23, 2007, 9:20:15 PM4/23/07
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LOL

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Harry Hornet

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Apr 24, 2007, 3:50:01 AM4/24/07
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Thanks for the replies - I will not be trying it out!! I am not that brave.
The reason for the question was that I have some internet blocking software
that seems to get bypassed if the kids boot in safe mode. So it's back to the
suppliers!

"SingaporeWebDesign" wrote:

> Hello.
>
> You can assign a password to the administrator of the PC in Safe Mode so
> that the user will not be able to enter the desktop as an administrator.
>
> In addition to Wesley's suggestion, you may want to 'hack' the ntldr (read:
> advanced riskier stuff)
>
> This was for Windows 2000, and it will *not exactly* apply to XP, but should
> be the same procedures.
> http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.win2000.security/msg/9d9a240b519d43e9
>
> Yes, you will need to experiment with maybe BartPE's CD on hand, in case
> something goes wrong as it can render your computer unbootable.


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SingaporeWebDesign

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Apr 24, 2007, 12:23:55 AM4/24/07
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mikeyhsd

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Apr 24, 2007, 11:22:54 AM4/24/07
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might try parenting classes as well.
 

Wesley Vogel

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Apr 24, 2007, 1:38:52 PM4/24/07
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The only way to get on the internet in Safe Mode is with Safe Mode
w/Netwoking.

Trying to access the internet in Safe Mode with Networking is not a very
safe thing to try to do. Your firewall and antivirus software will probably
not work and you will get all kinds of bad things.

You could probably delete something from
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Network
I have no idea what, to disable Safe Mode w/Netwoking.

You would be better off beating the kids. ;-)

This Locker fully encloses your pc on all sides preventing any access other
than with a key.
http://www.tryten.com/products/PCLocker.htm

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Harry Hornet

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Apr 25, 2007, 4:22:01 AM4/25/07
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I would love to beat the kids, especially because they cause loads of damage
every day, but I would probably lose my job!

Safe Mode in winXP, How ??@discussions.microsoft.com Disable Safe Mode in winXP, How ??

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Nov 27, 2007, 4:05:00 AM11/27/07
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Is there any way to prevent users logging on in safe mode in XP
I ran a cyber cafe . In safemode my control software is not running and they
use my computer for free

Can I disable safe mode completely - Any One there ? Pl email me

Elmo

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F. Lawrence Kulchar

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Dec 1, 2007, 3:35:00 AM12/1/07
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Please tell me how I can boot up my computer in SAFE MODE??

I know, I'm suppose to toggle F4 or something close to it. I await your
response.

Thanks,

FLKulchar

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F. Lawrence Kulchar

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Dec 1, 2007, 5:28:00 AM12/1/07
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thank you

flkulchar

"WaIIy" wrote:

> Keep tapping F-8
>

Plato

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> Please tell me how I can boot up my computer in SAFE MODE??

F8


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Dec 9, 2007, 11:00:33 AM12/9/07
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I don't know if there is a way to physically remove the F8 key on the
keyboard but you can try to plug it out.

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Dec 9, 2007, 1:43:27 PM12/9/07
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Use the keyboard layout editor and remove the key from
the keyboard layout. I confess I do not know how to do
that, but I know it can be done.
I think you could even remap the F8 key to be, say,
F1 too. That's probably the one I'd opt for. I never
noticed whether you can remap a function key, but I
don't see why not.
You could also look into the policy editor & see
what can be done from there.

There is also a powerful free utility called RemoteKeys
that will let you do whatever you want to any key on
the keyboard. Learning curve is about a full afternoon
but it can really make things dance, and does allow the
use of passwords, but you'd still want to hide it of
course.
http://www.freewarehits.de/RemoteKeys.htm

If you're a smart-ass you could even make the program
say:
"Nuh, uh! You cain't do dat you cursed dummy! LEAVE
MY F8 KEY ALONE!!!" and restart the computer or lock
the keyboard for a period of time, send you an e-mail,
set off lots of warning messages, whatever, and etc..

HTH


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