Safe mode on Win XP, virtualized mith Hyper-V

Question

Hello

I want to start the safe mode of my Windows XP VM, which I virtualized with Hyper-V, so I can activate Windows XP. But with F8 it doesn't work, because I don't have enough time to press this key. Does anyone have a tip for me?

Answer 1

Hi,

Please check if "msconfig" has "safe mode" boot option for Windows XP. If msconfig not has safe mode boot option, then we'd try more times with F8 when startup:

https://neosmart.net/wiki/f8-key/

(Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.)

Please note, Windows XP is not of support for a long time, it's recommended to upgrade the system as soon as possible.

Thanks for your time!
Best Regards,
Anne

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Answer 2

Greetings,

totally agree with @Xiaowei He , wait for VM "Hyper-V" splashscreen than just after fading, hit F8 several time (nearly 4/5 per second :-)
Best regards.

By the way, think about install vmguest, it help a lot on XP !

Answer 3

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Greetings,

totally agree with @Xiaowei He , wait for VM "Hyper-V" splashscreen than just after fading, hit F8 several time (nearly 4/5 per second :-)
Best regards.

By the way, think about install vmguest, it help a lot on XP !