Can't Get To Safe-Mode

[Jay]

XP-Pro SP3
KBD: Logitech Wireless

During boot sequence pressing F8 works but when it gets to the menu
screen to choose "Safe-Mode", etc. the arrow keys, etc. no longer work.
Is there any OTHER way to get to safe-mode other than purchasing a cheap
ps-2 wired keyboard?

Thanks

 

[Malke]

XP-Pro SP3
KBD: Logitech Wireless

During boot sequence pressing F8 works but when it gets to the menu
screen to choose "Safe-Mode", etc. the arrow keys, etc. no longer work.
Is there any OTHER way to get to safe-mode other than purchasing a cheap
ps-2 wired keyboard?

Sure. Purchase a cheap USB keyboard. ;-) I just got a lovely one by Logitech
from NewEgg for around $9.

The wireless drivers aren't loaded at that point which is why your wireless
keyboard isn't working.

Malke

 

[Ahmed]

XP-Pro SP3
KBD: Logitech Wireless

During boot sequence pressing F8 works but when it gets to the menu
screen to choose "Safe-Mode", etc. the arrow keys, etc. no longer work.
Is there any OTHER way to get to safe-mode other than purchasing a cheap
ps-2 wired keyboard?

Thanks

hi
get an Active Usb to ps2 converter

 

[Jay]

On 22.03.2009 11:53, Malke wrote:

--- Original Message ---

Sure. Purchase a cheap USB keyboard. ;-) I just got a lovely one by Logitech
from NewEgg for around $9.

The wireless drivers aren't loaded at that point which is why your wireless
keyboard isn't working.

Malke

The kbd works intially so I guess it UNloads ... makes sense
accordingly.

I could always rob/borrow my wife's wired kbd while she's out shopping.

 

[Jay]

On 22.03.2009 12:08, Ahmed wrote:

--- Original Message ---

hi
get an Active Usb to ps2 converter

Good thought, thanks. May even have one somewhere in the "junk drawer".

 

[someone]

Tapping F5 instead of F8 should get you directly in safe mode.
Alternatively, bring up "msconfig" and select boot with minimal drivers.

 

[Jay]

On 22.03.2009 15:07, someone wrote:

--- Original Message ---

Tapping F5 instead of F8 should get you directly in safe mode.
Alternatively, bring up "msconfig" and select boot with minimal drivers.

Thanks, will try that if needed but my problem is more than likely
turning out to be a bad memory stick - random BSOD's at system idle.
Replaced two 2 gig sticks with a spare set. Will see what happens.