BSOD Windows 8

callistris

I take it you didn't make a Win 8 recovery disc as advised when upgrading?

hardtimes

Pikeyp wrote: »

Do you know anyone else with a PC you can use temporarily , with internet access and a DVD burner would be good!

If so , you could download the windows 8.1 preview and boot from that to get to the repair options.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/preview-download

Thats a good idea will try that

hardtimes

Right got a Windows 8 copy disc,but safe mode is not available in Advanced options as I booted from a copy. Refresh and system restore no joy with them.
Any ideas on how to get into safe mode?

Jivesinger

Is there an option to get to a Command Prompt?

If so, you might try Option Five (Using BCDEDIT Command in a Command Prompt) from here:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2757-safe-mode-start-windows-8-a.html

Edit: this looks similar although seems to work with a {default} parameter which seems simpler
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/repair-recovery/a/force-or-stop-safe-mode-windows.htm

hardtimes

Jivesinger wrote: »

Is there an option to get to a Command Prompt?

If so, you might try Option Five (Using BCDEDIT Command in a Command Prompt) from here:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2757-safe-mode-start-windows-8-a.html

Edit: this looks similar although seems to work with a {default} parameter which seems simpler
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/repair-recovery/a/force-or-stop-safe-mode-windows.htm

Tried second option,command ok,next step restart as I was booting to disc it loaded to repair screen again.Pressed f2 and changed boot settings and all booted to bsod with critical process died message.