Toshiba A45 Series manual 205, Using Startup options to fix problems

If Something Goes Wrong	205
The Windows® operating system is not working

❖The operating system responds differently from the normal routine.

❖The screen does not look right.

Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device.

If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem.

Using Startup options to fix problems

If the operating system fails to start properly, you may have to change your system’s configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. This section describes each option and when to use the procedure.

To open the Startup menu:

1Restart your computer.

2Press F8 when your computer starts.

The Windows® Advanced Options menu displays these options:

❖Safe Mode

❖Safe Mode with Networking

❖Safe Mode with Command Prompt

❖Enable Boot Logging

❖Enable VGA Mode

❖Last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked)

❖Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows® domain controllers only)

❖Debugging Mode

❖Start Windows® normally