Hey guys I run a local Computer repair shop in my town and got a Compaq Presario Laptop in today has more problems than I know what to do with. The first and bigest problem is that the laptop is running the dreaded Windows ME. Now when ever I try and boot the computer up it takes me into Safe Mode only. I've tried checking msconfig and the bios to no avail. I know in XP there is a switch that you can type into the boot.ini file that makes it start up into safemode but there is no boot.ini file in ME. If there is anyone out there who knows how to work with ME plz help me out I am compleatly stuck here. I cant use the cdrom because the laser is aparently broken or something. Windows, and the bios register that the CD-rom is there but when I put a CD in windows wont read it and I cant boot off it (I was gonna try Knoppix). Also the mouse does not work so I have to do everything with the keybaord. PLZ PLZ PLZ help me out I am compleatly stuck here and dont want to look stupid when I have to give this lady her computer back still broken. I know why the mouse isnt working, it's because of a outdated driver so I should be able to log onto the internet and dl the drivers for it.

Papa Smurf