If you’re experiencing problems with your Windows 7 computer, you may need to boot it into safe mode in order to troubleshoot and fix the issues. The traditional way to do this is by pressing the F8 key when the computer is booting up, but what if the F8 key doesn’t work? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to boot Windows 7 into safe mode without the need for the F8 key.
First, open up the Start menu and type in “msconfig” in the search bar. Click on “msconfig” under Programs to open the System Configuration window. Next, go to the “Boot” tab and click on “Safe boot” under “Boot options.” If you want to have network abilities when you restart in safe mode, select the “Network” option at the bottom.
Click on “Apply” and “OK.” You may need to restart your computer for these changes to take effect. Before restarting, save any open files and close all programs.
Once the computer restarts, it will automatically boot into safe mode. From here, you can proceed with uninstalling any programs or running any scans you need to run.
When you’re finished with your tasks in safe mode, go back to the Start menu and type in “msconfig” again. Click on “msconfig” under Programs and go to the “Boot” tab. Under “Boot options,” uncheck the box that says “Safe boot” and click on “Apply” and “OK.” You may need to restart your computer for these changes to take effect.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully booted your Windows 7 computer into safe mode without the need for the F8 key. We hope this brief tutorial was helpful to you.