Answer: Safe-mode startup, also known as safe startup, stops sampling of all target databases by the Foxhound Monitor when Foxhound is started. This sometimes helps if Foxhound is unresponsive when it starts.

To enable safe-mode startup, create a text file named startup.txt containing these exact 4 characters

safe

By default, Foxhound is installed in this location on Windows XP:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\RisingRoad\Foxhound1

C:\ProgramData\RisingRoad\Foxhound1

See also...
Why is Foxhound unresponsive when it starts?
How do I see Foxhound diagnostics, errors and exceptions?