Two New Ways to Boot into Safe Mode in Windows 8. Sometimes, things just don’t work right and you need to boot into Safe Mode, where only a minimum of drivers and Windows components are loaded. A previous tip explained how to boot into safe mode for Windows XP/Vista/7 but Windows 8 has two new procedures. Here they are. 1. Use the Troubleshooting and Repair Feature to Boot into Safe Mode. You can access the boot menu with an option to open in Safe Mode this way. Open the troubleshooting and repair feature that is described in this previous tip. ![]() Bring Back the F8 Way to Boot into Safe Mode in Windows 8. If you try to use the old keyboard method of pressing F8 to boot into safe mode in Windows 8, you will find that it doesn’t work. Windows 8 has a new boot process designed for the BIOS replacement called UEFI. However, most current PCs are still using the old BIOS and if you want to restore the familiar way of booting to a black- and- white options menu that includes safe mode, you need to change a system setting. The procedure is straightforward and is done by opening the command prompt with elevated privileges and then entering a single command. Now the method using the F8 key is supposed to work again. The figure below illustrates the command and the completion message. You have to hit the key at just the right time. Try tapping the F8 key as soon as you see the blue Windows flag appear on the screen. Some recommend holding the key down. I include this procedure because you see it a lot on the web but, personally, I have pretty mixed results trying to get into Safe Mode with the F8 key. If you know a way to do it reliably, let us know in the comments. Get your own favorite tip published! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Use the arrow keys to navigate to the "Safe Mode" selection on the "Advanced Boot Options" menu. The arrow keys are located on the right-hand side of the Acer. Know a neat tech tip or trick? Then why not have it published here and receive full credit? Click here to tell us your tip. This tips section is maintained by Vic Laurie. Vic runs several websites with Windows how- to's, guides, and tutorials, including a site for learning about Windows and the Internet and another with Windows 7 tips. Click here for more items like this. Better still, get Tech Tips delivered via your RSS feeder or alternatively, have the RSS feed sent as email direct to your in- box. There are times when it is better to run Windows in what is known as “Safe Mode,” which is a diagnostic setup. Its purpose is to help troubleshoot computer. ![]()
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