Vista - Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options.

11-19-2007

I pressed and pressed, tried just holding and tried both, on like half a
dozen restarts but nothing happens. I'm using Vista 64bit

**Brink** · 11-19-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by GeneralOreo

I pressed and pressed, tried just holding and tried both, on like half a
dozen restarts but nothing happens. I'm using Vista 64bit

Hi GeneralOreo,

Sometimes it is hard to get the timing right for when to press the F8 key. I found that pressing it every second at the point it starts the boot process helps it get to the Advanced Boot Options screen easier.

Shawn

11-19-2007

I just tried that, and again it didn't work. Could it be because I'm using a
wireless keyboard? According to the light indicator on it it sees a
connection the moment my motherboard's screen comes up with instructions like
press delete to access BIOS and such, so I doubt that's the problem unless I
need to press F8 before that..

**Brink** · 11-19-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by GeneralOreo

I just tried that, and again it didn't work. Could it be because I'm using a
wireless keyboard? According to the light indicator on it it sees a
connection the moment my motherboard's screen comes up with instructions like
press delete to access BIOS and such, so I doubt that's the problem unless I
need to press F8 before that..

That may be the cause. There will be a delay until the wireless keyboard is actually acivated. It is longer than a standard keyboard. This delay can cause you to miss the window of opportunity to press the F8 key successfully. If you have a standard keyboard to plug in instead, you can test to see.

Shawn

11-19-2007

Do you have an "F Lock" key on your keyboard?

It is normally to the right of F1 - F12, near numbers lock, and Capitals
light.

"GeneralOreo" wrote:

Quote:

> I pressed and pressed, tried just holding and tried both, on like half a
> dozen restarts but nothing happens. I'm using Vista 64bit

11-19-2007

No F-lock key, to the right of the F keys there's "Insert" and "Print Screen".

It can't be the wireless keyboard because pressing F for choosing boot up
disks and stuff like that works. I don't have a wired keyboard to test this
though.

11-19-2007

Look for the F Lock key elsewhere then. Newer MS keyboards have the F Lock
at the end of the F keys. Logitech put the button above the F keys.

--
Mike Hall - MVP
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
Posting Productively.. http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

"GeneralOreo" <GeneralOreo@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> No F-lock key, to the right of the F keys there's "Insert" and "Print
> Screen".
>
> It can't be the wireless keyboard because pressing F for choosing boot up
> disks and stuff like that works. I don't have a wired keyboard to test
> this
> though.

>
>

11-19-2007

I have a Logitech Dinovo Edge for refernce, and still can't find any F-Lock
key after looking elsewhere. I don't think this motherboard has one.

11-19-2007

Thanks for the help guys but I don't care anymore, I'll figure it out
eventually and if not then oh well, no big deal. Thanks again.

11-19-2007

Check your system configuration (msconfig)

In the boot tab section there is setting for how boot is done, perhaps
something there set wrong.
You basically want nothing set here (except timeout at 30 seconds).

Michael

"GeneralOreo" <GeneralOreo@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> I have a Logitech Dinovo Edge for refernce, and still can't find any
> F-Lock
> key after looking elsewhere. I don't think this motherboard has one.

11-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
GeneralOreo n/a posts	Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. I pressed and pressed, tried just holding and tried both, on like half a dozen restarts but nothing happens. I'm using Vista 64bit
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11-19-2007	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,929 posts	Re: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. Quote: Originally Posted by GeneralOreo I pressed and pressed, tried just holding and tried both, on like half a dozen restarts but nothing happens. I'm using Vista 64bit Hi GeneralOreo, Sometimes it is hard to get the timing right for when to press the F8 key. I found that pressing it every second at the point it starts the boot process helps it get to the Advanced Boot Options screen easier. Shawn
My System Specs

11-19-2007	#3 (permalink)
GeneralOreo n/a posts	Re: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. I just tried that, and again it didn't work. Could it be because I'm using a wireless keyboard? According to the light indicator on it it sees a connection the moment my motherboard's screen comes up with instructions like press delete to access BIOS and such, so I doubt that's the problem unless I need to press F8 before that..
My System Specs

11-19-2007	#4 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,929 posts	Re: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. Quote: Originally Posted by GeneralOreo I just tried that, and again it didn't work. Could it be because I'm using a wireless keyboard? According to the light indicator on it it sees a connection the moment my motherboard's screen comes up with instructions like press delete to access BIOS and such, so I doubt that's the problem unless I need to press F8 before that.. That may be the cause. There will be a delay until the wireless keyboard is actually acivated. It is longer than a standard keyboard. This delay can cause you to miss the window of opportunity to press the F8 key successfully. If you have a standard keyboard to plug in instead, you can test to see. Shawn
My System Specs

11-19-2007	#5 (permalink)
Mick Murphy n/a posts	RE: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. Do you have an "F Lock" key on your keyboard? It is normally to the right of F1 - F12, near numbers lock, and Capitals light. "GeneralOreo" wrote: Quote: > I pressed and pressed, tried just holding and tried both, on like half a > dozen restarts but nothing happens. I'm using Vista 64bit
My System Specs

11-19-2007	#6 (permalink)
GeneralOreo n/a posts	RE: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. No F-lock key, to the right of the F keys there's "Insert" and "Print Screen". It can't be the wireless keyboard because pressing F for choosing boot up disks and stuff like that works. I don't have a wired keyboard to test this though.
My System Specs

11-19-2007	#7 (permalink)
Mike Hall - MVP n/a posts	Re: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. Look for the F Lock key elsewhere then. Newer MS keyboards have the F Lock at the end of the F keys. Logitech put the button above the F keys. -- Mike Hall - MVP http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx Posting Productively.. http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "GeneralOreo" <GeneralOreo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:6E555564-50B3-4781-A430-E246BFCE8F78@xxxxxx Quote: > No F-lock key, to the right of the F keys there's "Insert" and "Print > Screen". > > It can't be the wireless keyboard because pressing F for choosing boot up > disks and stuff like that works. I don't have a wired keyboard to test > this > though. > >
My System Specs

11-19-2007	#8 (permalink)
GeneralOreo n/a posts	Re: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. I have a Logitech Dinovo Edge for refernce, and still can't find any F-Lock key after looking elsewhere. I don't think this motherboard has one.
My System Specs

11-19-2007	#9 (permalink)
GeneralOreo n/a posts	Re: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. Thanks for the help guys but I don't care anymore, I'll figure it out eventually and if not then oh well, no big deal. Thanks again.
My System Specs

11-19-2007	#10 (permalink)
Michael Walraven n/a posts	Re: Help - pressing F8 doesn't take me to advanced boot options. Check your system configuration (msconfig) In the boot tab section there is setting for how boot is done, perhaps something there set wrong. You basically want nothing set here (except timeout at 30 seconds). Michael "GeneralOreo" <GeneralOreo@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:E9318644-A380-4041-8377-7AF9C0F9E157@xxxxxx Quote: > I have a Logitech Dinovo Edge for refernce, and still can't find any > F-Lock > key after looking elsewhere. I don't think this motherboard has one.
My System Specs

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