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How do you access Microsoft Windows 8 Safe Mode?

As described by Microsoft in this article, the ability to click F8 has been removed from the Windows 8 Operating System.  According to Microsoft, the boot speed of both modern hardware and the new operating system prevented the use of F8.  It is possible however that F8 was removed because the window of time in which the operating system detected the presence of F8 reduced boot speed and therefore was removed.

Following are options for accessing Windows 8 Safe Mode now called Windows 8 Startup Options:
  1. Option One: Windows 8 automatically detects the startup issue and presents the Startup Options menu.

  2. Option Two: Boot from Windows 8 DVD or Windows 8 System Repair Disc (C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe).

  3. Option Three: In Windows 8, hold the Shift Key while clicking Restart.

  4. Option Four: In Windows 8, click PC settings - General - Advanced Startup - Restart now.

  5. Option Five: In Windows 8, open a Command Prompt and type: shutdown.exe /r /o /t 00 [Hit Enter].

  6. Option Six: In Windows 8, open a Command Prompt and type: msconfig [Hit Enter].  Click the Boot tab.  Place a checkmark next to Safe Mode and then select Network.  Click OK to restart.
Once you have reached the Windows 8 Startup Options menu, you may be wondering: okay, where do I go from here?

  1. From the Choose an option menu, click Troubleshoot.
  2. From the Troubleshoot/Advanced options menu, click Automatic Repair or Windows Startup Settings.  The selection of Windows Startup Settings allows you to access Safe Mode with Networking, etc.
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