What keys are available during startup of Windows 2000 to troubleshoot?
September 26, 1999
A. Windows 2000 inherits some of the Windows 98 features including theability to press F8 to bring up a menu allowing various "safe" startupoptions.
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Enable boot logging
Enable VGA mode
Enable Last Known Good configuration
Directory Services Restore Mode
Debugging Mode
Boot Normally
There are other startup keys available, some of which are not documented:
F5 - If during installation at the "Setup is inspecting your computer" the system hangs press F5 and a list of PC types will be listed. Select "Standard PC" which should resolve your problem
F6 - Displayed early in setup and allows 3rd party drivers to be loaded
F7 - Load the normal PC HAL instead of the ACPI HAL
F8 - As shown above
- Open command prompt during GUI phase of installation
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