By pressing F8 or F5 as the initial Windows logo appears, Safe Mode is entered. In this mode a menu will be displayed giving a varety of options.
To start in Safe mode, follow these steps:
- Click Start, and then click Shut Down.
- Click Restart, and then click OK.
- As the computer restarts, press F8.
- Select Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking, and then press ENTER.
It can be tricky to press it at just the right time. You can't just hold it down, or you'll get a Keyboard Stuck error message. Try pressing and releasing F8 at one-second intervals starting at the moment the PC begins its boot sequence. If you see the Windows splash screen, you missed it.