Trouble starting old ME version....please HELP us...

We have an old windows ME and have not used it in a few years. As soon as
the blue Dell earth goes away it goes to "enter current password". I tried
to start up in "SAFE MODE" by holding down the "Ctrl" key but that doesn't
work either. Lot's of old photos of the family on there and it's a pain in
the butt. Any help would be greatly appreciated.