Compaq CQ 42 running Windows 7, F8 does ' t work, impossible to start safe mode

Why I can't get F8 to work to enter safe mode? Before that, its work... I am using Compaq CQ-42... Any help is appreciate.

Hi D4rk_m4n,

·         Are you able to boot to the desktop?

You can try using an external keyboard, if you have and check. It's perhaps also a keyboard problem (hardware problem).

You can try using the F8 key in normal mode with the Microsoft word document to check if this key works.

Open a word document, and then select (highlight) text content. Now hold down SHIFT key and press the F8 key to reduce the selected content.

OR

You can hold down the ALT key and press the F8 key to open Windows Macros.

Make sure you have caps lock key on your keyboard and could accidentally pressing it.

Hope this information helps.

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