Question: How Do I Start My Virtual Machine in Safe Mode Windows Xp?
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How do I start my VM in safe mode?

At the VMware startup screen, repeatedly press F8 on the virtual keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options screen displays. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode, and then press Enter to restart the VM in safe mode.

How do I start Windows XP in virtualbox in safe mode?

Click on the Boot tab. Among the checkboxes at the bottom under Boot Options, click the checkbox next to Safe boot and select Minimal (if you really need network access while you are in safe mode you can select Network instead). Click OK. Reboot the guest, and it will boot into safe mode.

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