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 यापुढे कार्य करत नाही.
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 कीबोर्ड शॉर्टकट वापरा त्याऐवजी
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?
सुरक्षित मोड 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
- प्रकार सीएमडी शोध बारमध्ये आणि क्लिक करा प्रशासक म्हणून चालवा.
- Type this command in the Command Prompt: bcdedit / set {default} bootmenupolicy वारसा सेट करा आणि दाबा प्रविष्ट करा..
टीप: 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.
- आपला पीसी रीस्टार्ट करा, 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 Networkingकिंवा सुरक्षित पद्धतीने कमांड प्रॉम्प्ट.
To disable the F8 key again, open the elevated Command Prompt and type this command: bcdedit / set {default} bootmenupolicy मानक
2. Enter Safe Mode From Start Menu
- क्लिक करा प्रारंभ करा आणि निवडा सेटिंग्ज.
- पुढे, क्लिक करा अद्यतन आणि सुरक्षा सेटिंग्ज मेनूमध्ये.
- डाव्या उपखंडात क्लिक करा पुनर्प्राप्ती आणि नंतर क्लिक करा पुन्हा चालू करा.
- Windows will restart automatically and display the एक पर्याय निवडा screen. Click समस्यानिवारण.
- पुढे, क्लिक करा स्टार्टअप सेटिंग्ज.
- A screen will appear showing different startup options.
- On your keyboard, press the F4 key or number 4 key to enter सुरक्षित मोड, or the corresponding key to enter नेटवर्किंग सह सुरक्षित मोड or with Command Prompt आपण काय करू इच्छिता यावर अवलंबून.
टीप: You can also click प्रारंभ करा, उजवे क्लिक करा पॉवर button, and hold down the शिफ्ट key when you click पुन्हा सुरू करा. This automatically restarts Windows and brings up the एक पर्याय निवडा 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.
- दाबा Windows logo key+R उघडण्यासाठी चालवा डायलॉग बॉक्स आणि टाइप करा msconfig. मग दाबा प्रविष्ट करा किंवा क्लिक करा OK.
- क्लिक करा बूट and mark the checkbox next to सेफ बूट. निवडा किमान आणि क्लिक करा OK. There are other options available such as Alternate Shell (Safe Mode with Command Prompt), Active Directory Repairआणि Network (Safe Mode with Networking support), so you can pick the one you need.
- क्लिक करा लागू करा> ठीक आहे 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, आणि OK वर क्लिक करा. क्लिक करा पुन्हा सुरू करा 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 पॉवर button until the computer goes off. Repeat this about two or three times (to trigger the boot recovery mechanism) until the स्वयंचलित दुरुस्तीची तयारी स्क्रीन दिसते.
- 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 संदेश
- Windows will show the स्वयंचलित दुरुस्तीमुळे तुमचा पीसी दुरुस्त होऊ शकला नाही message and give you the बंद करा आणि प्रगत पर्याय मध्ये स्टार्टअप दुरुस्ती screen. Click प्रगत पर्याय.
- क्लिक करा समस्यानिवारण मध्ये एक पर्याय निवडा पडदा
- पुढे, क्लिक करा प्रगत पर्याय.
- 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 सुरक्षित मोड. You can also press the corresponding key to enter सुरक्षित पद्धतीने कमांड प्रॉम्प्ट or नेटवर्किंग सह आपण काय करू इच्छिता यावर अवलंबून.
टीप: 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 आपला संगणक दुरुस्त करा 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.
- क्लिक करा पॉवर at the bottom right side of the Windows 10 Login screen.
- दाबा आणि धरा शिफ्ट key on your keyboard and select पुन्हा सुरू करा. You’ll see the कृपया थांबा screen appear briefly, and the एक पर्याय निवडा screen. Click समस्यानिवारण.
- मध्ये प्रगत पर्याय स्क्रीन क्लिक करा स्टार्टअप सेटिंग्ज.
- In the Startup Settings screen, press the key(s) corresponding to the सुरक्षित मोड 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.
