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W8 safe mode with networking problem

  • 03-02-2013 09:02PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,073 ✭✭✭


    hi guys. i used this guide http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/start-windows-8-in-safe-mode/ to get into safe mode. when i click f5 to get into safe mode WITH networking. it restarts and in safe mode but i cannot access the internet. can anyone help me out?


    in short...with networking button doesnt work


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  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    MarkY91 wrote: »
    hi guys. i used this guide http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/start-windows-8-in-safe-mode/ to get into safe mode. when i click f5 to get into safe mode WITH networking. it restarts and in safe mode but i cannot access the internet. can anyone help me out?


    in short...with networking button doesnt work

    Are you using wifi? Try wired if feasible. It could be Windows isn't loading the wlan driver for whatever reason.

    Nick


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,073 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    yoyo wrote: »
    Are you using wifi? Try wired if feasible. It could be Windows isn't loading the wlan driver for whatever reason.

    Nick

    yep i am. ill give it a go.

    the connection thing on bottom right has a red X through it i should add


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