To start the computer using the last known good configuration
1. | Print these instructions before continuing. They will not be available after you shut down your computer in step 2. |
2. | Click Start, click Shut Down, and then, in the drop-down list, click Shut down. |
3. | In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, click Restart, and then click OK. |
4. | When you see the message Please select the operating system to start, press F8. |
5. | Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER. |
6. | If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to access using the arrow keys, and then press ENTER. |
Note
| • | Choosing Last Known Good Configuration provides a way to recover from problems such as a newly added driver that may be incorrect for your hardware. It does not solve problems caused by corrupted or missing drivers or files. |
| • | When you choose Last Known Good Configuration, only the information in registry key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet is restored. Any changes you have made in other registry keys remain. |
| • | NUM LOCK must be off before the arrow keys on the numeric keypad will function. |
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