Can't get into SAFE Mode

[Victek]

Friends,

I'm trying to boot Vista into SAFE mode and for some reason the F8 key
doesn't work. Is there another way to invoke it? Boot from the DVD media
and then....?

 

[Paul Montgomery]

I'm trying to boot Vista into SAFE mode and for some reason the F8 key
doesn't work. Is there another way to invoke it? Boot from the DVD media
and then....?

Take the DVD out and try it.

 

[Phillips]

Try msconfig/Boot/check SafeBoot
or search the web for more; ex.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html
Michael

 

[Daze N. Knights]

Phillips' instructions for checking SafeBoot in msconfig should work.
Once in Safe Mode, of course, you will then need to return to msconfig
to *un*check SafeBoot in order to return to Normal Mode.

 

[Si]

What motherboard do you have? On my ASUS mobo I have to press F8 then F4 and
then F8 quickly which brings up the safe mode options screen.

Cheers.

Si

 

[Kayman]

Friends,

I'm trying to boot Vista into SAFE mode and for some reason the F8 key
doesn't work. Is there another way to invoke it?

I have to press the F5 key on my ('Genius' wireless) keyboard.

 

[Daze N. Knights]

It doesn't matter what motherboard I have. I am not the one with a
problem getting into safe mode.
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[Flight]

Take the DVD out and try it.

Is there anything to silence you besides killing you, blundering idiot?

 

[Victek]

I have to press the F5 key on my ('Genius' wireless) keyboard.

Thanks to everyone for replying. It turns out that it's necessary to select
the System Recover menu first (F11). Then you can highlight the OS and F8
brings up the usual options including safe mode. I don't know if this is
the norm for HP's running Vista, but in any case I was able to get in and
copy the user's data.

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Is there anything to silence you besides killing you, blundering idiot?

Marry him

 

[Victek]

Don't forget, you can also run msconfig and select Diagnostic Startup
before restarting the computer.

Yes, but that implies access to the desktop which I did not have.

 

[Ringmaster]

Marry him

Like you married Frank? How was your honeymoon? Were you the catcher
or receiver or did you two Bozos takes turns? Now that you're married
to Frank, you don't need to use condoms anymore. Just be faithful.
Yeah right, who am I kidding. Either of you morons would sleep with
any four legged animal you can catch. Nobody will ever forget the
sheep fetish you two dolts have.

 

[Frank]

Frank's Ass Licker wrote:

Like you married Frank?

 

[Mick Murphy]

I would advise you not to keep crossposting your crap.
you have ruined vista.general.
Stay out of the others, you pathetic little "man?"

 

[Daze N. Knights]

Yes, but that implies access to the desktop which I did not have.

Ah. That was a very important bit of information that you hadn't
previously provided.

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Like you married Frank?

Sorry to burst your bubble. I like women. Oops.

How was your honeymoon? It was great. With my WIFE.

Were you the catcher

or receiver or did you two Bozos takes turns?

Sorry, I haven't played baseball in quite a long time. Oops.


Now that you're married

to Frank, you don't need to use condoms anymore.

Sorry to burst your bubble again. I am married to a woman. What are you
married to: Your right HAND?


Just be faithful.

I am faithful.

Yeah right, who am I kidding. Either of you morons would sleep with
any four legged animal you can catch. Nobody will ever forget the
sheep fetish you two dolts have.

Sorry - That is YOUR world. Sheep ****er.

 

[Paul Montgomery]

I would advise you not to keep crossposting your crap.
you have ruined vista.general.
Stay out of the others, you pathetic little "man?"

THAT should put an end to those posts, old chap!

Good on ya!

 

[Mick Murphy]

I'm sorry Frank. I know you are one of the Bad Boys
in these groups, but I didn't have to lower myself to your level.
I am getting to be a pathetic OLD "man"!!! I am forgetful sometimes
too!!!!
I apologize!!!!!!

 

[Mick Murphy]

Hey "Mr Arnold", "The Bee", etc; very easy to see the identity theft by you
now!
I'kll be suing you for damages, after to get out of gaol.

 

[Mike]

My keyboard has an Fn Lock key. If yours does, make sure it is in Function
Key mode before you reboot.