F8 Not Working In Windows 10? 5 Things To Try

If you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 from older versions like Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, you may have noticed that the F8 function key you pressed during startup to enter Safe Mode no longer works.

The F8 key is still available on your keyboard, but it works with other key combinations to perform certain functions, especially when your touchpad or mouse isn’t working and you need to користете кратенки на тастатурата наместо тоа.

In this guide, we’re going to show you what to do when you find F8 not working in Windows 10, but first, let’s look at why this happens.

Why Is F8 Not Working In Windows 10?

Безбедносен режим is a native Windows feature in all versions of the operating system, which is used to troubleshoot various problems such as driver installation issues, problems booting into Windows, and malware or virus-related issues among others.

The F8 boot menu was removed in order to improve system boot time. This is because Windows 10 boots much faster than previous versions, so you won’t have enough time to press the F8 key and enter Safe Mode during startup. Plus, it can’t recognize the key press during the boot process, which prevents access to the boot options screen from where you can select the Safe Mode option.

Instead, Microsoft provided a new Advanced Boot Options menu feature that lets you access troubleshooting options such as Safe Mode and others.

You can still access the Safe Mode feature by pressing the F8 key, but you have to re-enable it manually using a few simple steps, and there are other methods that can also get you into Safe Mode, but they’re not as straightforward.

Fix F8 Not Working In Windows 10

1. Manually Re-enable F8 Key

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• Type this command in the Command Prompt: bcdedit / set {default} bootmenupolicy наследство и притиснете Внесете..

забелешка: BCD or Boot Configuration Data Edit command is a native tool in Windows that controls how the operating system starts. It also helps you easily re-activate the F8 boot menu.

• Рестартирајте го вашиот компјутер, and press the F8 key repeatedly on the keyboard while it starts up and you’ll see the Advanced Boot Options menu, from where you can select Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networkingили Безбеден режим со командната линија.  

To disable the F8 key again, open the elevated Command Prompt and type this command: bcdedit / постави стандарден стандард за bootmenupolicy {стандардно}

2. Enter Safe Mode From Start Menu

• Кликнете почеток и одберете Подесувања.

• Следно, кликнете Ажурирање и безбедност во менито за поставки.

• На левиот панел, кликнете Обнова и потоа кликнете Рестартирај сега.

• Windows will restart automatically and display the Изберете опција screen. Click Смена на проблеми.

• Следно, кликнете Поставувања за стартување.

• A screen will appear showing different startup options.

• On your keyboard, press the F4 key or number 4 key to enter Безбедносен режим, or the corresponding key to enter Безбеден режим со вмрежување or with Command Prompt во зависност од тоа што сакате да направите.

забелешка: You can also click почеток, десен клик на Моќ button, and hold down the Префрлат key when you click Рестарт. This automatically restarts Windows and brings up the Изберете опција screen, after which you can continue with the steps to access Safe Mode.

3. Start Safe Mode By System Configuration

System Configuration also known as msconfig, is a system utility used when troubleshooting the Windows startup process. It can disable or re-enable device drivers and programs that run during the boot process to figure out why the problem you’re experiencing occurred. It saves time compared to other methods that require you to repeat several steps just to enter Safe Mode.

• Притиснете го копчето за Windows logo key+R да се отвори Испратена dialog box and type msconfig. Потоа притиснете Внесете или кликнете OK.

• Кликнете Говорница and mark the checkbox next to Безбедно подигање. Изберете Минимална и кликнете на OK. There are other options available such as Alternate Shell (Safe Mode with Command Prompt), Active Directory Repair, и Network (Safe Mode with Networking support), so you can pick the one you need.

• Кликнете Аплицирај> Во ред for the changes to take effect and Windows will restart in Safe Mode.

To exit Safe Mode from System Configuration, open the Boot options window again, uncheck the box next to Safe Boot, и кликнете OK. Кликнете Рестарт to apply the changes, and restart your computer normally.

4. Enter Safe Mode When Windows Can’t Boot Normally

Safe Mode loads with a minimum set of programs and drivers. If Windows can’t start normally, you won’t have a problem entering Safe Mode, because you can restart the PC twice and go to the Automatic Repair screen from where you can enter Safe Mode.

• Make sure your PC is off and then press and hold down the Моќ button until the computer goes off. Repeat this about two or three times (to trigger the boot recovery mechanism) until the Подготовка на автоматска поправка се појавува екранот.

• If you see the Preparing Automatic Repair screen when you power on the computer the first time, skip to the next step, and the Diagnosing Your PC screen will appear. This will be followed by the Attempting repairs порака.

• Windows will show the Автоматската поправка не може да го поправи вашиот компјутер message and give you the Исклучи Напредни опции во Поправка поправка screen. Click Напредни опции.

• Кликнете Смена на проблеми во Изберете опција екран.

• Следно, кликнете Напредни опции.

• Your PC will restart and show different startup options on the next screen.

• Press the F4 key or number 4 key on your keyboard to enter Безбедносен режим. You can also press the corresponding key to enter Безбеден режим со командната линија or со вмрежување во зависност од тоа што сакате да направите.

забелешка: If you have a Windows 10 bootable USB drive or setup disc, you can use that to start your PC in Safe Mode if Windows can’t load. Boot the PC using the bootable drive or setup disc, select Поправка на вашиот компјутер and you’ll get to the Choose an option screen from where you can take the steps above to enter Safe Mode.

5. Start In Safe Mode When You Can’t Login to Desktop

This is another method you can use if you find Windows 10 Safe Mode not working. If you can access your login screen (welcome or sign-in screen) but can’t access or login to Desktop, use these steps to restart your computer in Safe Mode.

• Кликнете на Моќ at the bottom right side of the Windows 10 Login screen.

• Притиснете и задржете го Префрлат key on your keyboard and select Рестарт. You’ll see the Ве молам почекајте screen appear briefly, and the Изберете опција screen. Click Смена на проблеми.

• Во Напредни опции екран, кликнете Поставувања за стартување.

• In the Startup Settings screen, press the key(s) corresponding to the Безбедносен режим option you want to use.

More Ways To Boot To Safe Mode

We hope you found this guide useful in helping you boot into Safe Mode when you find F8 not working in Windows 10. If you know of other methods you can use to access Safe Mode, you’re welcome to share them with us.