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Question

Safe Mode And Windows 7.

Mar 11, 2016 5:27AM PST

Running windows 7 and I don't know how to get into the safe mode to try to delete a file that won't delete in the regular mode. I boot the computer and press F8 repeatedly and instead of the safe mode I get a window that asks me which of my three drives I want to boot. No matter which I choose to boot, the computer always boots in the normal mode. Oh what to do? Thanks.

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I would google
Mar 11, 2016 5:58AM PST

how to get into safe mode on a (make and model of your pc). With Windows 10 you can get there with a doing a restart with the shift key pushed.

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Re: boot menu
Mar 11, 2016 7:16AM PST

Then you press f8 too soon. Wait till the BIOS is ready, before Windows starts. It's an interval of a few seconds.

Kees

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(NT) Tried Holding Shift key, While Pressing F8 Repeatedly?
Mar 12, 2016 10:23AM PST