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    Safe Mode Help...

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Garandhero, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    Hi I am trying to install the new nvidia drivers and trying to restart in safemode to it properly..

    I CANT FING DO IT!

    I have tried tapping f8 and f12 neither work...vista just boots up... I always have trouble starting in safemode whats the correct way?

    also when i hit f12 I key some sort of error screen before it boots to vista something about Realtek and checking a cable?? not sure what that means.

    anyway help plz.
     
    Garandhero, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    F12 is for network boot, it's a BIOS option, and the realtek "error" is PXE Boot ROM, Test media cable, boot failure (since there is no network boot device for it!)

    Turn off the computer, start tapping F8, turn it on and don't stop tapping F8 until you get to the boot selection menu.
     
    Hep!, Dec 18, 2008
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  3. insaneXIII

    insaneXIII Notebook Consultant

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    Do what Hep! said, just start tapping f8 as you turn on the computer, but if you see the vista logo then start over.
     
    insaneXIII, Dec 19, 2008
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  4. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    start > type
    msconfig
    in the searh bos and hit enter

    Go to the BOOT tab, check SAFE BOOT

    reboot

    go back and uncheck it later to stop PC from booting into safe
     
    gerryf19, Dec 19, 2008
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  5. Garandhero

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    Thanks guys.... finally got f8 to work... its very touchy on my system for some reason.
     
    Garandhero, Dec 19, 2008
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