Help!!! Safe mode (F8 did not work)

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Memnon, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. Memnon

    Memnon MDL Member

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    I could not enter in safe mode, though I stroke F8 during POST screen before windows 7 booting start.
    Anyone have any idea what might be cause and how to resolve it.
    I have checked system file with SFC in windows mode.
    I use win7pro in intel i5, 4Gb RAM, 500 Gb HD laptop.
     
  2. PhaseDoubt

    PhaseDoubt MDL Expert

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    If I time it just right, a single tap of F8 will do, but that's rare. What I do is begin tapping F8 as soon as reboot starts (rapid tapping; maybe two taps/second) until I enter Safe Mode. If you fill the keyboard buffer (I think KB buffer) you'll get clicks back for your computer. I sometimes stop tapping at that point, sometimes I don't.
     
  3. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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  4. hbhb

    hbhb MDL Expert

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    hit
    msconfig
    go to
    boot
    elect safe
    restart


    or try the above:D
     
  5. Memnon

    Memnon MDL Member

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    This put me in Safe mode permanently and I've to do reverse in safe mode. Thanks anyway!
     
  6. Memnon

    Memnon MDL Member

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    Option one didn't work and option two didn't try.
     
  7. PhaseDoubt

    PhaseDoubt MDL Expert

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    Try option two?
     
  8. hbhb

    hbhb MDL Expert

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    I say Go for it:D
     
  9. Memnon

    Memnon MDL Member

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    Finally fresh installation of windows 7 and problem solved.
    F8 works during booting.
     
  10. PhaseDoubt

    PhaseDoubt MDL Expert

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    Ah yes ... the "Final Option" generally solves a whole multitude of problems. Glad you got it working.
     
  11. hbhb

    hbhb MDL Expert

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    No bs there man!:smoking: