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Windows: F8 does not work - help

  • Oct 19, 2025
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You want to get in to Windows using the F8 key in safe mode, it works under some versions of Windows, not so easy. We will show you how you can still enter in safe mode.

Safe mode: start it without F8

  • In Windows XP, Vista, and 7 it is sufficient to press the Start button [F8]. Will start the advanced startup options will open with the safe mode.
  • Under Windows 8 and 10, this has changed, however. Press simultaneously on the shift key and F8, so you to the startup settings to get.
  • As computers with Windows 8/10 start relatively quickly, the time window to Press the key combination quite small. Here you will find four other ways to Start safe mode in Windows.
F8 key does not work anymore
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