How Do You Go to Safe Mode in Windows Vista Premium?
- 1). Go to the "Start" menu, click the "arrow" symbol next to the "lock" button and select "Restart."
- 2). Press and hold (or simply keep tapping) the "F8" key on your keyboard right after the computer restarts and before the Windows logo is displayed if you have only one operating system installed.
- 3). Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select the operating system, press "Enter," and then press and hold (or simply start tapping) the "F8" key if you have more than one operating system installed.
- 4). Use the arrow key to select "Safe Mode" in the "Advanced Boot Options," and press "Enter."
- 5). Restart your computer once you are done working in safe mode to boot in normal mode.
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