Booting in Safe Mode with USB Keyboard

Discussion in 'Software' started by CharlesE, Jun 12, 2010.

  1. CharlesE

    CharlesE Private E-2

    I am running Windows 7 Ultimate. My keyboard uses USB. The problem with this is that the keyboard is not active until the system booted up to the point of asking for a log-on password. This means that holding and pressing F8 while the computer is starting will not work. Is there some other way of starting in safe mode?

    Thanks
     
    CharlesE, Jun 12, 2010
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Yes you can open up msconfig (just type msconfig into the Start Search box) and then click the Boot tab and tick Safe boot and Apply > Close and reboot.
     
    DavidGP, Jun 12, 2010
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  3. baklogic

    baklogic The Tinkerer

    Have you tried booting to bios screen, (usually f2, or, del button, immediately as it starts up with a borrowed keyboard, or, getting an adaptor for your keyboard, that will allow you to convert the usb to the old fitting ?-you can buy these very cheaply -£1, or, thereabouts on ebay. I just bought a couple for older pc's, and they can be useful.
    Once in the bios, choose to allow legacy usb support.
     
    baklogic, Jun 12, 2010
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  4. CharlesE

    CharlesE Private E-2

    Thanks for the prompt replies. The msconfig method is my choice to use since it is easier than the second approach.

    Charles
     
    CharlesE, Jun 12, 2010
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