f8 not working / vista safe mode

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Is there a workaround to get Vista in safe mode when the f8 key doesn't work?
I know in XP, there was msconfig -> boot.ini -> safe boot -> networking.
 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]

If your keyboard has a F-Lock key, press it before pressing
the F8 key in order to access Safe Mode.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User

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Is there a workaround to get Vista in safe mode when the f8 key doesn't work?
I know in XP, there was msconfig -> boot.ini -> safe boot -> networking.
 

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