On the login screen (where you enter password):
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On older HP machines running Windows 7, you can use the F8 key, but timing is critical. On the login screen (where you enter password):
To boot an HP computer into Safe Mode, the process varies depending on whether you can currently access your Windows desktop. Since modern Windows versions (10 and 11) boot very quickly, the traditional key often does not work. Method 1: From the Windows Desktop (Working PC) you can use the F8 key