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August 25th 08, 03:07 PM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
Victek;819380 Wrote: Thanks to everyone for replying. It turns out that it's necessary to select the System Recover menu first (F11). Then you can highlight the OS and F8 brings up the usual options including safe mode. I don't know if this is the norm for HP's running Vista, but in any case I was able to get in and copy the user's data. Thank you for posting back your results Victek. -- Brink *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.* '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com) *Please post feedback to help others.* 
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August 25th 08, 05:58 PM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
Don't forget, you can also run msconfig and select Diagnostic Startup before
restarting the computer. "Victek" wrote in message ... "Kayman" wrote in message ... On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:26:04 -0700, Victek wrote: Friends, I'm trying to boot Vista into SAFE mode and for some reason the F8 key doesn't work. Is there another way to invoke it? I have to press the F5 key on my ('Genius' wireless) keyboard. Thanks to everyone for replying. It turns out that it's necessary to select the System Recover menu first (F11). Then you can highlight the OS and F8 brings up the usual options including safe mode. I don't know if this is the norm for HP's running Vista, but in any case I was able to get in and copy the user's data.
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August 25th 08, 07:31 PM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
"Flight" jPUNTvoorbeeld@gmailPUNTcom wrote in message ... "Paul Montgomery" schreef in bericht ... On Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:26:04 -0700, "Victek" wrote: I'm trying to boot Vista into SAFE mode and for some reason the F8 key doesn't work. Is there another way to invoke it? Boot from the DVD media and then....? Take the DVD out and try it. Is there anything to silence you besides killing you, blundering idiot? Marry him
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August 25th 08, 07:57 PM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
"NM08" wrote in message . .. Don't forget, you can also run msconfig and select Diagnostic Startup before restarting the computer. Yes, but that implies access to the desktop which I did not have.
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August 25th 08, 08:11 PM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
Frank's Ass Licker wrote:
Like you married Frank? ------------------------------- No, like you married bubba, your butt-buddy! Is he "driving' it home tonight? You hope huh!...LOL! Oh, btw, you sure do lick a lot of asses lately! Hahahahaha!
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August 25th 08, 08:42 PM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
I would advise you not to keep crossposting your crap.
you have ruined vista.general. Stay out of the others, you pathetic little "man?" -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Frank" wrote: Frank's Ass Licker wrote: Like you married Frank? ------------------------------- No, like you married bubba, your butt-buddy! Is he "driving' it home tonight? You hope huh!...LOL! Oh, btw, you sure do lick a lot of asses lately! Hahahahaha!
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August 25th 08, 08:56 PM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
Victek wrote: "NM08" wrote in message . .. Don't forget, you can also run msconfig and select Diagnostic Startup before restarting the computer. Yes, but that implies access to the desktop which I did not have. Ah. That was a very important bit of information that you hadn't previously provided.
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August 25th 08, 10:08 PM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:42:02 -0700, Mick Murphy
wrote: I would advise you not to keep crossposting your crap. you have ruined vista.general. Stay out of the others, you pathetic little "man?" THAT should put an end to those posts, old chap! Good on ya!
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August 30th 08, 01:45 AM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
I'm sorry Frank. I know you are one of the Bad Boys
in these groups, but I didn't have to lower myself to your level. I am getting to be a pathetic OLD "man"!!! I am forgetful sometimes too!!!! I apologize!!!!!! -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia I was rude when I wrote: I would advise you not to keep crossposting your crap. you have ruined vista.general. Stay out of the others, you pathetic little "man?" -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Frank" wrote:
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August 30th 08, 04:11 AM
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Can't get into SAFE Mode
Hey "Mr Arnold", "The Bee", etc; very easy to see the identity theft by you
now! I'kll be suing you for damages, after to get out of gaol. -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Mick Murphy" wrote: I'm sorry Frank. I know you are one of the Bad Boys in these groups, but I didn't have to lower myself to your level. I am getting to be a pathetic OLD "man"!!! I am forgetful sometimes too!!!! I apologize!!!!!! -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia I was rude when I wrote: I would advise you not to keep crossposting your crap. you have ruined vista.general. Stay out of the others, you pathetic little "man?" -- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Frank" wrote:
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