Can't boot into Safe Mode.

Question

Hi, I am running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 with Suse Linux 12.2, using dual-boot. For some reason, I cannot boot into save mode - pressing F8 leads to a normal boot with no error messages. Pressing F12 once the Dell Icon is displayed correctly throws me into boot options. I am wondering if my problem with F8 is due to dual-boot and/or the fact that my disk is partitioned. Thanks in advance, s660117

theflash1932 · Accepted Answer

The Dell logo is too early.  Do you get a GRUB prompt to choose the OS to boot?  AFTER that is when you start, but once you see the Windows logo, it is too late.

PudgyOne · Accepted Answer

s660117,

An alternate method is

Boot into Windows.

Hit the Windows key and the R keys at the same time. Type

msconfig

Hit enter, click on boot, select Safe mode, then save and exit, then restart your computer. The computer will boot into safe mode until you undo this.

Rick

RobinBredin · Answer

I'll move this to software board where you stand a better chance of getting help.

theflash1932 · Answer

Even dual-booting with GRUB as the bootloader, you should be able to enter the Windows boot options to get to Safe Mode, however, it is a matter of timing.  You must wait until after GRUB has handed over booting to Windows, but you must do it before the Windows splash screen.  During this Window, don't be timid about hitting the F8 key rapidly and repeatedly until it comes up.

s660117 · Answer

Thanks for your answer, theflash. When trying to invoke Safe Mode, I wait until the Dell logo appears and then press F8 repeatedly, but it skips right through to the boot menu. s660117

s660117 · Answer

Thanks, theflash. When I did it the right way,  it worked! And thanks, rockstar, for the alternative, s660117

MOuzts · Answer

I tried the windows and R key at the same time. It did not work. Any other suggestions?

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