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<blockquote data-quote="ImtheBest" data-source="post: 160646" data-attributes="member: 13477"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 22px"><span style="color: #ff0000">Is it True The F8 Key is Gone in Windows 8 on Boot up No more pressing from Boot up</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000">This is a Big disappointment not having that shortcut<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite111" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 22px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong>Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode)</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Applies to Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1</strong></span></p><p>With the Windows Startup Settings screen (formerly advanced boot options) you can start Windows in different advanced troubleshooting modes so you can find and fix problems on your PC. In previous versions of Windows, you could get to this screen by pressing F8 before Windows started up. Windows 8 PCs start up quickly so there's not enough time to press F8.</p><p></p><p>There are two ways to get to the Windows Startup Settings screen in Windows 8 :</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you're not signed in to Windows, tap or click the power icon <img src="http://res1.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/6.2/main/b6520ebc-1730-4dd9-9eea-71790654dfaa_5.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> from the sign-in screen, hold Shift, and then tap or click Restart</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Or, if you're already signed in:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.<br /> (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Under PC settings, tap or click General.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Under Advanced startup, tap or click Restart now.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">On the Choose an option screen, tap or click Troubleshoot.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Tap or click Startup Settings.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Tap or click Restart.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">On the Startup Settings screen, choose the startup setting you want.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Sign in to your PC with a user account that has administrator rights.</li> </ol></li> </ul><p>Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state where only essential programs are started. Other options start Windows with advanced features (typically used by system admins and IT professionals).</p><p></p><p><strong>Source: <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode" target="_blank">http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode</a></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Debugging Mode</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Starts Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode intended for IT professionals and system administrators.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Enable Boot Logging</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Creates a file, ntbtlog.txt, that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup and that might be useful for advanced troubleshooting.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Enable low-resolution video (640×480)</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Starts Windows using your current video driver and using low resolution and refresh rate settings. You can use this mode to reset your display settings.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Safe Mode</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers and services as possible causes.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Safe Mode with Networking</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Safe Mode with Command Prompt</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Starts Windows in safe mode with a Command Prompt window instead of the usual Windows interface. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Disable driver signature enforcement</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Disable early launch antimalware protection</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Prevents the early launch antimalware driver from starting, allowing drivers that might contain malware to be installed.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Disable automatic restart after failure</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes Windows to fail. Choose this option only if Windows is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, tries to restart, and fails again repeatedly.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#" target="_blank">Directory Services Restore Mode</a></strong></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Starts Windows domain controller running Active Directory so that the directory service can be restored. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Note</strong></span></strong></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you're using BitLocker on a tablet or Windows RT device, you'll need to suspend BitLocker before you can get to Windows Startup Settings.</li> </ul></strong></span></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ImtheBest, post: 160646, member: 13477"] [B][SIZE=6][COLOR=#ff0000]Is it True The F8 Key is Gone in Windows 8 on Boot up No more pressing from Boot up[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=6][B][COLOR=#ff0000]This is a Big disappointment not having that shortcut:([/COLOR][/B] [B]Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode)[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Applies to Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1[/B][/SIZE] With the Windows Startup Settings screen (formerly advanced boot options) you can start Windows in different advanced troubleshooting modes so you can find and fix problems on your PC. In previous versions of Windows, you could get to this screen by pressing F8 before Windows started up. Windows 8 PCs start up quickly so there's not enough time to press F8. There are two ways to get to the Windows Startup Settings screen in Windows 8 : [LIST] [*]If you're not signed in to Windows, tap or click the power icon [IMG]http://res1.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/6.2/main/b6520ebc-1730-4dd9-9eea-71790654dfaa_5.jpg[/IMG] from the sign-in screen, hold Shift, and then tap or click Restart [*]Or, if you're already signed in: [LIST=1] [*]Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.) [*]Under PC settings, tap or click General. [*]Under Advanced startup, tap or click Restart now. [*]On the Choose an option screen, tap or click Troubleshoot. [*]Tap or click Startup Settings. [*]Tap or click Restart. [*]On the Startup Settings screen, choose the startup setting you want. [*]Sign in to your PC with a user account that has administrator rights. [/LIST] [/LIST] Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state where only essential programs are started. Other options start Windows with advanced features (typically used by system admins and IT professionals). [B]Source: [url]http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode[/url][/B] [SIZE=4][B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Debugging Mode[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Starts Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode intended for IT professionals and system administrators.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Enable Boot Logging[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Creates a file, ntbtlog.txt, that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup and that might be useful for advanced troubleshooting.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Enable low-resolution video (640×480)[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Starts Windows using your current video driver and using low resolution and refresh rate settings. You can use this mode to reset your display settings.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Safe Mode[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers and services as possible causes.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Safe Mode with Networking[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Safe Mode with Command Prompt[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Starts Windows in safe mode with a Command Prompt window instead of the usual Windows interface. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Disable driver signature enforcement[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Disable early launch antimalware protection[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Prevents the early launch antimalware driver from starting, allowing drivers that might contain malware to be installed.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Disable automatic restart after failure[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes Windows to fail. Choose this option only if Windows is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, tries to restart, and fails again repeatedly.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B][URL='http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-including-safe-mode#']Directory Services Restore Mode[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/B] [B]Starts Windows domain controller running Active Directory so that the directory service can be restored. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.[/B] [B][SIZE=4][B]Note[/B][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=4][B][LIST][*]If you're using BitLocker on a tablet or Windows RT device, you'll need to suspend BitLocker before you can get to Windows Startup Settings.[/LIST][/B][/SIZE] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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