Windows safe mode

I am running Windows Vista and my PC won't start in safe mode.  I tried all sorts of things, including the restore points, antivirus, etc.  I'm trying to get, for once, go to normal mode, so I can transfer files on an external hard drive, so I can upgrade to Windows 7.  Can someone help me with this please?

Hello

You can transfer your files to an external hard drive mode without failure.

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Unless there is corruption:

  1. Close all running programs and open the windows if you are back on the desktop.
  2. Click on the Start () button.
  3. In the search box of the Start Menu, type in msconfig
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard.
  5. The System Configuration utility opens
  6. Make sure that Start Selection is set for Normal start.
  7. Click the Startup tab.
  8. Make sure you start is not checked
  9. Press the apply button and then press the OK button.
  10. Click the restart button to restart your computer.
  11. See you soon.

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