I take it you mean safe mode yes?
Windows XP Home Edition- Click Start.
- Select Turn off computer.
- Select Restart.
- During restart, hold down the F8 key on your keyboard until the Windows Startup menu appears.
- If your PC starts beeping then release the key for a few seconds before holding it down again.
- Select Safe Mode from the Startup menu, and press the Enter button on your keyboard.
- Windows should start in Safe Mode. If Windows doesn't restart in Safe Mode then please try again.