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How to Start in Safe Mode in Windows Vista

By Tim Fisher, About.com

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Press F8 Before the Windows Vista Splash Screen

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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.

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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