My safe mode in xp is not working

[kwakubonsam]

Hello,
my operating system has win 2000, i manage to install win xp using my pendrive cos no cd rom,but i after installin anti virus it fails to start evn in safe mode
waht can I do?

 

[hang-the-9]

Re-install XP, don't install that anti-virus again. Before you install the any other software, you should at least update XP to SP3, then install it.

 

[WR2]

Even better.... slipstream SP3 into the install pen drive image.

Slipstreaming Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3)
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/product-review/slipstreaming-windows-xp-with-service-pack-3-sp3.aspx