Can I start networking using XP's "Safe Mode with Command Prompt"?

Question

In XP, is it possible to start up networking (similar to Safe Mode with Networking) while logged in via the "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" option?

I tried net start "network connections" but this says it cannot be started in Safe Mode. Any other ideas?

FYI, Safe Mode with Networking is not an option in this case, due to UI restrictions preventing the use of a command prompt or the Run command in anything other than Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

Solution

I don't think you can - the networking subsystem and drivers are not loaded, and they can't be started.

With Safe Mode with Networking, have you tried browsing to the CMD.exe file and double clicking it? Have you tried copying and renaming the file to something else then executing it?

Comments

[romandas]

Not that it matters, since the question was answered already -- but, "closed as off topic"? Really? It's desktop support related for a "Business Workstation operating systems" as outlined in the FAQ.

[romandas]

Is there a way to load subsystems after boot?

[romandas]

Unfortunately, those options are not available.

[romandas]

+1 and accepted -- So far there is no known way to do this. It's the correct answer even if I don't like it. :)