My computer just started not booting up past the gateway logo at the beginning. I don t know what to do i can t afford another computer. Tapping fFeat beginning didn t work aand tapping f2 gets me to a screen where I don t know how to fix it please help
Jim P
Not all, repeat ALL computer manufacturers use F8, some use different numbers.
Read the computers manual for EXACT instructions here.
Failing that, contact Gateway's Customer Service!!
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Another computer actually used F2, mine uses F10. This will take some time, but restart the computer press F! and repeat the process with each function key until it works, hopefully not on F12, due to the time it will take keep restarting it. Some early computers used the Del or Delete key. Avoid, turning off the computer after each try to avoid stress on the hard drive
Jeff
If you press f8 while booting up you will get an option to do a factory reset. but it most likely will erase anything you have on it and restore it to the state it was in when it came from the store.
MaX
After powering ON your laptop, press & hold F8 key to enter Windows boot options > Safe Mode
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17419/windows-7-advanced-startup-options-safe-mode
You can also use original installation DVD or USB drive to repair Windows
https://neosmart.net/wiki/f8-key/#Boot_into_Safe_Mode_with_F8
There you can
- backup important files & folders to USB flash drive - like this one - https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Frustration-Free-Packaging-SDCZ36-016G-AFFP/dp/B007JR5368//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=basebal-20&linkId=c2cd0e568aa2fe1d9f29c2824b73a9c1
- use "Windows System Restore" to rollback your system to last known working state. When performing System Restore, only system files & any installed software / drivers will be removed to the selected date - all your personal files will remain untouched
Anonymous
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