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Question

Can't enter Safe Mode

by Dec 8, 2013 8:52AM PST

Using Win 7 on a Dell Inspiron 7010. Tried F8, F2, and F12. Goes dorectly to logon screen. The issues is a "The user profile service failed the logon" message. All suggestions appreciated.

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TRUE
by Former Forum moderator Dec 8, 2013 9:27AM PST

If all profiles are corrupt this is true.

Now we do have ways to boot up a Live OS and get the files out so I must advise you STOP ALL REPAIRS and get your files safe first.
Bob

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Re: True
by DJk5766 Dec 9, 2013 1:11AM PST

Assuming that file recovery is not an issue what would be the prodedure.

David

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by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Dec 9, 2013 1:45AM PST

I see Kees linked to your open discussion and I'm going there to see if there is more detail.
Bob

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Duplicate post
by Dec 9, 2013 1:26AM PST
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