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7. Can you get it started in safe mode?

Sun May 17, 2020, 11:20 AM

May 2020

Safe mode disables a lot of drivers etc and effectively gives you a bare minimum working computer that allows you to fix things.

Give it a try: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/windows-10-start-your-pc-in-safe-mode

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Do you have the power cord plugged in? lpbk2713 May 2020 #1

This may help mercuryblues May 2020 #2

External monitor? LiberalArkie May 2020 #4

I had this problem years ago mercuryblues May 2020 #6

Can you get it started in safe mode? DonaldsRump May 2020 #7

Tech hubby says sounds like bad hardware. Ram, hard drive, etc GreenPartyVoter May 2020 #8

maybe post the link so others that have the problem can find it Kali May 2020 #11

... Kali May 2020 #13