Not able to get boot menu?

Question

Upon start-up I am not able to reach the boot menu like to launch safe mode. I need to get into safe mode and I have tried pressing F8 and to no luck. What do I have to do to boot into safe mode?

Robin3 · Accepted Answer

Just seen your other threads...seems you may be having issues with your HDD. Continue with Diagnostics (F12) as suggested by ejn63 and reinstall Audio drivers as suggested by Dell mod.

Robin3 · Answer

If it's Windows 8 try SHIFT + F8 If it's Windows 7 then it is F8

ejn63 · Answer

What model system, and what operating system?

DELL-Kalyan S · Answer

Hi

May I know the exact system model that you have and also the operating system installed?

If the battery is a removable component in your laptop and the operating system is Windows XP/Vista/7:

Disconnect the battery and the AC Adapter
Press and hold the power button for at least 15 seconds to remove the residual power
Connect the battery and AC Adapter
Switch on the computer and try tapping F8 key for windows “Advanced boot options” to access “Safe mode”

Robin3 · Answer

support.microsoft.com/.../2809468

LegitxJoe Daddy · Answer

Alienware M14xR2 OS- Windows 8 ]

Robin3 · Answer

www.redmondpie.com/how-to-boot-into-windows-8-safe-mode Don't forget SHIFT + F8

LegitxJoe Daddy · Answer

@Paul that did not work either

LegitxJoe Daddy · Answer

@Paul still nothing

LegitxJoe Daddy · Answer

I am trying to get into safe mode to finish installation of this program because I had issues with it when I registered it

Robin3 · Answer

Sorry mate....I've Googled it to death. What's the reason for wanting to boot into Safe Mode...maybe we can help you fix the problem?

DELL-Kalyan S · Answer

Hi Do let us know the results of the diagnostics. You may also refer the following link to check the computer’s warranty status: http://dell.to/10pMa86

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