From: michael.proctor@cox.net   
      
   TAK wrote:   
   > my PC will not start!   
   >   
   > when I turn it on it starts to boot up but stalls on "verifying dmi pool   
   > data" and will not move on from that   
   >   
   > I have formatted the pc before - so no problem if i need to do that BUT i   
   > have a lot of data i need to retrieve.   
   >   
   > is there anyway i can get into it to retrieve the data to floppies or to an   
   > external hardrive?   
   >   
   > how do i open it in safe mode - and will safe mode allow   
   > retrieval?   
   >   
   > OR am i just panicking and there is an easier solution???   
   >   
   > many thanks in advance   
   >   
   >   
   > What operating system are you using?  If its windows XP (think that is what   
   it is) when you start up hit f8 several times.   
   Can you boot into DOS? If so try to get your data that way.  You could   
   also use xp boot floppys (either home or pro), of course there is the   
   ultimate boot CD.  I hope one of these can help you!  Good luck!   
      
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