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Windows Vista

James240
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Does Windows Vista have a "safe mode"? and if so is it the F8 button to get into it?Cheers guysJames
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  • Riq
    Riq Posts: 10,430 Forumite
    Yes it does, keep hammering F8 until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears.

    Then use the arrows to select SafeMode.
    "I'm not from around here, I have my own customs"
    For confirmation: No, I'm not a 40 year old woman, I'm a 26 year old bloke!
  • James240
    James240 Posts: 16,392 Forumite
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    cheers Riq :beer:
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