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| 08 Sep 2010 | #1 |
| | Can't get into Safe Mode I've had this problem no matter which version of Windows I've used: I have trouble getting into Safe Mode. Some technicians have told me to tap F8 while the computer is starting. The Windows 7 Help says to hold down the F8 key while starting. I need to get into Safe Mode and have been trying both methods - and nothing is working. I think there is a precise time when you have to hold down the F8 key - but I can't find it and need some guidance. Someone please help!!! |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #2 |
| | I think you can go into MSConfig and select restart in Safe mode and when you restart, you will start in safe mode. get to msconfig by typing it into searchbar. I think the option is a checkbox. |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #3 |
| | Safe Mode Here are some ways to access safe mode. |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #4 |
| | maybe its a stupid idea but try using a different keyboard ? i remember when my brother had the same problem only his f key's didnt work. |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #5 |
| | Edit: deleted external tutorial link ok I didn't know we had a tut for that. Great Post Rich, Great Tutorial Brink!!! |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #6 |
| | I'm using Windows 7 and I have never seen a list of my hardware during boot. Perhaps this is the problem. Is there a switch or option that will show me my hardware during boot? Then I would know when to press F8. |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #7 |
| | Have you treid the F5 key - works on my acer laptop |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #8 |
| | Are you sure you don't have an infection of any sort that is preventing you from accessing safe mode? Why are you wanting to get into safe mode? |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #9 |
| | Press f8 quickly and rapdily from the time that you hear the beep. |
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| 08 Sep 2010 | #10 |
| | The reason I ask is because of this warning from the article at bleeping computer: How to start Windows in Safe Mode Quote: Since the malware is not allowing us to actually boot into safe mode, you have no way of getting to a point where you can run the System Configuration utility again to uncheck the /Safeboot option. Thus, you are stuck with a computer constantly attempting to get into safe mode and not being able to do so. Make sure your system is clean first. What Anti-Virus programs are you using? |
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