boot into safe mode in windos 7 / vistaBooting your computer into safe mode is necessary when you need to troubleshoot your computer. Safe mode bypasses normal windows settings and startup programs, which will allow you to more easily fix your computer.

To boot your computer into safe mode, just reboot your computer, then repeatedly tap on the [F8] key. This will bring you to the screen shown below:

How to boot into safe mode in Windows 7 and Vista

Then just use the arrow keys to move to the "Safe Mode" option and press the [Enter] key.

If you still have trouble getting into safe mode, just turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button for 5 seconds. This will force an instant shutdown, and it won't be a proper shutdown. The next time you trun on your computer, you will be shown the safe mode screen. Then like above, just move the highlighted option with the arrow keys, and press [Enter].

After you have fixed your boot issue, to get out of safe mode, simply reboot your computer, and it will boot normally.

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