Can’t get into Startup controls or the F8 menu?
With Windows 7 or Vista, start System Recovery Options using your installation media or a system repair disc.
Unfortunately, this process doesn’t work with Windows XP.
See the much easierHow to Start Windows in Safe Mode Using System Configurationprocess.
Spaces are very important!
Two separate commands are required to startSafe Mode with Command Prompt, so be sure to execute them both.
In Windows 11, 10, and 8, selectContinue.
In Windows 7 and Vista, selectRestart.
Wait while your rig or unit restarts.
Once Windows starts, sign on as you normally do and use Safe Mode however you were planning.
The easiest way to do that is not by executing more commands butvia System Configuration(uncheckSafe boot).
Windows should start normally.
FAQ
Exiting Windows 10 Safe Mode is typically just a matter ofrestarting your PC.
Normally restarting Windows XP in Safe Mode is just a matter of pressing F8 during startup.
Otherwise,open your PC’s BIOS menuand make sureKeyboard Support USBis turned on.
