Why can't I boot into safe mode? What could be the cause? My computer is new. No problems that I know of. I just wanted to check some things in safe mode but no go. Why???????????
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Jump to PostWhat OS do you have? Since you said it's new, I'll assume it's XP.
There are two ways to do this:
The most common is to reboot your computer and then repeatedly hit F8 while it's booting up.
The other way to to go to Start, Run, …
Jump to Postwow dlh, got it in one there, lol im curous though, what did u try when attempting to go in to safe mode ingetborg? and if it wasnt working with F8 then dlh, what could b the cause 4 tht?
Danniboy.
Jump to PostIf you're trying F8 and it's not working, it's most likely a matter of timing. I prefer the msconfig route myself, I've never even tried the F8 (but that is the most common way).
Jump to PostTry msconfig and see if it will work that way.
Jump to PostThat's interesting... I wonder if Nero or Microsoft are aware of this problem... :confused:
Glad you got it figured out and thanks for letting us know what it was in case it comes up again :)
By the way, there's nothing wrong with using msconfig to boot into …
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he is giving appropriate answers to the question.
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good advice & follow-up. Peace Be with You
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