Windows Vista Safe Mode Key

Sep 30, 2019  Choose a Windows Vista Safe Mode Option. Windows Vista Safe Mode - Step 2 of 5. You should now see the Advanced Boot Options screen. If not, you may have missed the short window of opportunity to press F8 in the previous step and Windows Vista is probably now continuing to boot normally assuming it's able to.

Starting your computer in Windows Vista Safe Mode can help you diagnose and solve many serious problems, especially when starting Windows normally is not possible.

Not a Windows Vista User? For specific instructions for your version of Windows, see our article on how to start Windows in Safe Mode?

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Press F8 Before the Windows Vista Splash Screen

To begin entering Windows Vista Safe Mode, turn on or restart your PC.

Just before the Windows Vista splash screen shown above appears, press the F8 key to enter Advanced Boot Options.

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Choose a Windows Vista Safe Mode Option

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You should now see the Advanced Boot Options screen. If not, you may have missed the short window of opportunity to press F8 in the previous step and Windows Vista is probably now continuing to boot normally assuming it's able to. If this is the case, just restart your computer and try pressing F8 again.

Here you are presented with three variations of Windows Vista Safe Mode you may enter:

  • Safe Mode - This is the default option and is usually the best choice. This mode will load only the absolute minimum processes necessary to start Windows Vista.
  • Safe Mode with Networking - This option loads the same processes as Safe Mode but also includes those that allow the networking functions in Windows Vista to work. You should choose this option if you think you may need to access the internet or your local network while troubleshooting in Safe Mode.
  • Safe Mode with Command Prompt - This version of Safe Mode also loads a minimum set of processes but will allow immediate access to the Command Prompt application. This is a valuable option if more advanced troubleshooting is necessary.

Using the arrow keys on your keyboard, highlight either the Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, or Safe Mode with Command Prompt option and press Enter.

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Wait for Windows Vista Files to Load

The minimum system files necessary to run Windows Vista will now load. Each file being loaded will be displayed on screen.

You don't need to do anything here but this screen could provide a good place to start troubleshooting if your computer is experiencing very serious problems and Safe Mode won't completely load.

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Log in With an Administrator Account

To enter Windows Vista Safe Mode, you must log on with an account that has administrator permissions.

If you're not sure if any of your personal accounts have administrator privileges, log in using your own account and see if that works.

Not sure what the password is to an administrator account on your computer? Learn how to find the Windows Administrator Password for more information.

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Make Necessary Changes in Windows Vista Safe Mode

Entry into Windows Vista Safe Mode should now be complete. Make any changes you need to make and then restart the computer. Assuming there are no remaining issues preventing it, the computer should boot to Windows Vista normally after a restart.

As you can see in the screenshot above, it's very easy to identify if a Windows Vista PC is in Safe Mode. The text 'Safe Mode' will always appear in each corner of the screen when in this special diagnostic mode of Windows Vista.


Make sure the checkbox labeled Safe boot is UNchecked

And select Normal Startup in System Configuration.
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Using the F8 Method:

  1. When the computer starts you will see your computer's hardware being listed. When you see this information start to gently tap the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with the Windows Vista Advanced Boot Options.
  2. Then press the enter key on your keyboard to boot into Vista Safe Mode.
  3. When Windows starts you will be at a typical logon screen. Logon to your computer and Vista will enter Safe mode.
  4. Do whatever tasks you require, and when you are done, reboot to go back into normal mode.
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Using the System Configuration Tool Method:

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Note: If you are having trouble entering Safe Mode via the F8 method, you should not use this method to force it to startup into safe mode. For reasons why, you should read this.

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  1. Close any running programs and open Windows so you are back at the desktop.
  2. Click on the Start () button.
  3. In the Start Menu Search Box () type msconfig and press enter on your keyboard.
  4. The System Configuration utility will open and you will see a screen similar to the one below.
    Figure 8. Vista System Configuration Utility
    Click on the Boot tab.
  5. You will now be at the Boot options screen as shown below.
    Figure 9. Vista Boot tab in the System Configuration utility
    Make sure the checkbox labeled Safe boot is UNchecked
  6. Press the Apply button and then press the OK button.
  7. You will now be presented with a prompt stating that you need to reboot the computer to apply the change.
    Figure 10. Restart Prompt
    Click on the Restart button to reboot your computer.

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Windows Vista Safe Mode Key

Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner