[Answered] Can't get into safe mode.

gbudsefm · 01-08-2007

I'm trying to boot to safe mode to do some maintenance, but when i press F8 on startup i get the boot device selection menu instead.

What's up with that?

GaRHaR · 01-08-2007

Hi gbudsefm...alot of computers have this option.

You're most likely pushing F8 too early...if you wait until you see the square created out of = symbols...that's where you push F8

gbudsefm · 01-08-2007

That worked, thanks

GaRHaR · 01-08-2007

No problems.
Marked as Answered.

01-08-2007	#1
gbudsefm Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 24	[Answered] Can't get into safe mode. I'm trying to boot to safe mode to do some maintenance, but when i press F8 on startup i get the boot device selection menu instead. What's up with that?

01-08-2007	#2
GaRHaR Tech Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 6,068 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Hi gbudsefm...alot of computers have this option. You're most likely pushing F8 too early...if you wait until you see the square created out of = symbols...that's where you push F8 __________________ < Prework \| PSU Calculator \| PCHF Rules \| Microsoft Knowledge Base \| Guru 3D \| Toms Hardware \| Blackle.com - Spread the word! >

01-08-2007	#4
GaRHaR Tech Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 6,068 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	No problems. Marked as Answered. __________________ < Prework \| PSU Calculator \| PCHF Rules \| Microsoft Knowledge Base \| Guru 3D \| Toms Hardware \| Blackle.com - Spread the word! >

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