Hi wdfndn
Safe Mode
Two options: During a boot, tap the F8 key or go to Start/Run/Msconfig/Boot.ini and check off /SafeBoot/Apply, reboot. Or
A Description of the Safe Boot Mode Options in Windows XP at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315222
Scan - Disk
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Scan Disk/Thorough/Check on automanilly fix errors/start
Defragmentation - Disk
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter/Check on automanilly fix errors/start
Scan - Disk Standard
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Scan Disk/Standard /Check on automanilly fix errors/start
Safe Mode
Two options: During a boot, tap the F8 key or go to Start/Run/Msconfig/Boot.ini and check off /SafeBoot/Apply, reboot. Or
A Description of the Safe Boot Mode Options in Windows XP at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315222
Scan - Disk
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Scan Disk/Thorough/Check on automanilly fix errors/start
Defragmentation - Disk
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter/Check on automanilly fix errors/start
Scan - Disk Standard
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Scan Disk/Standard /Check on automanilly fix errors/start