Instructions for setting F8 key to start Windows 8 in Safe Mode
One of the most common and simple ways to troubleshoot is to boot the computer into Safe mode. In previous Windows versions (like Windows 7, Vista ...) you can easily boot your computer in Safe Mode by pressing F8 during the boot process.
One of the most common and simple ways to troubleshoot is to boot the computer into Safe mode. In previous Windows versions (like Windows 7, Vista .) you can easily boot your computer in Safe Mode by pressing F8 during the boot process.
On Windows 8, starting in Safe Mode is more difficult and complicated. However, you can still set the F8 key to start Windows 8 in Safe Mode more easily and simply.
To set up the F8 key to start Windows 8 in Safe Mode, follow the steps below:
First press Windows + X key combination, then select Command Prompt (Admin) .
After the Command Prompt dialog box appears, enter the following command line into the window:
bcdedit / set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy
From now on when rebooting the machine, you can press F8 to open the Advanced Boot option.
If you want to reopen the normal boot menu, use the following command:
bcdedit / set {default} bootmenupolicy standard
Refer to some of the following articles:
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Good luck!
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