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An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) version of Windows ME is a special release product made operable for computer Manufacturers. OEMs can customize these versions of Windows ME specifically for their heavy(p)ware and software.The Setup procedures and requirements outlined in this document may be different if you have an OEM version of Windows ME. For more(prenominal) information, read the documentation that came with your computer or contact your computer manufacturer.=========================================IF WINDOWS ME DOES NOT bring IN SAFE MODE=========================================Any of the following conditions can scram Windows ME not to start in safe and sound Mode- Your computer is infected with a computer virus. Run up-to-date anti-virus software to check for a virus and clean your computer if necessary. - Your computers CMOS settings are not correct. Check your computers CMOS settings to make sure they are correct. Note that you may need to contact the compu ter manufacturer to vagabond these settings.- There is a hardware failure. Note that you may need to contact the computer manufacturer for more information about your hardware. - There is an error on your computers hard disk. See "Using Scan plough to check your hard disk."- There is an error in the Windows registry. See "Using the Windows Registry Checker."Using ScanDisk to Check Your Hard Disk--------------------------------------If you suspect there may be file corruption or other problems with your hard disk(s), run ScanDisk to check for and repair errors.To check all your hard disks for errors1. At the ascendance prompt, typescandisk /all 2. Press ENTER.To perform a full surface scan of your hard disk(s) for maximum protection against data way out1. At the command prompt, typescandisk /all /surface2. Press ENTER.Using Windows Registry Checker------------------------------If you are still unable to start Windows ME in Safe Mode, run the Windows Registry Checke r (Scanreg.exe) tool, as there may be a problem with the system registry. To start the Windows Registry Checker1. At the command prompt, typescanreg /restore 2. Press ENTER. Scanreg may not be available if Windows ME has not been successfully installed on your computer.=========================================================IF SETUP STOPS AND WINDOWS ME WILL NOT START IN SAFE MODE=========================================================The following section explains what you can do to recover from a failed Windows Setup. For more information about other Setup problems, stop the Setup.txt file in the Win9X folder of your Windows ME CD.If you encounter any of these error messages while running Setup- Invalid system disk - Incorrect MS-DOS version - lacking or corrupted Command.com it is likely that your computers startup drive needs updated