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How to get into Safe Mode when F8 doesn’t work

Some computers will refuse to go into safe mode no matter how quickly you press F8.

If you are using Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7, here is how to force your computer to boot up with the safe mode prompt:

  1. Go to START->RUN
  2. Type ‘msconfig’ into the box (without the quote marks)
  3. Click on the BOOT.INI tab
  4. Check the little box that says /SAFEBOOT
  5. Click Apply and OK
  6. Restart your computer.

To get your computer to stop booting up with the options menu, just repeat this process and uncheck the /SAFEBOOT option

 

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18 thoughts on “How to get into Safe Mode when F8 doesn’t work”

  1. Anonymous

    Hi Rick,
    I did what you said, I downloaded the video driver. The only thing is how do I actually apply it to my computer., I go into search I put the file in D20054-002-002. How do I actually fix my resolution on my computer since the new hard drive it has been different. Hope you can help.

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