text: how do you take a win98 operating system out of 'safe mode"? everytime the system is restarted, it automatically goes into safe mode.  doesn't give an option to start in win98. when ur system is first turn on after it goes through the post (you know checking all the hardware & memeory count) start pressing "f8" & you should get a menu. one of the choices is "normal boot" & if thjat don't help repeat steps except choose "last known working configuration" otherwise you may need to reload your windows 98. i love windows 98 but its a fat32 which needs a lot of preventative maintenance like "defrag" on a regular basis & runnig "scandisk" at least once a month.