I need DirectX for such applications as Amazon's videos which require Windows. Starting Windows 7 and holding down F8, the boot menu does not offer Safe boot as an option. How can I get into the safe mode so I can install DirectX support?
Thanks
Paul
Windows 7 Safe Mode
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Re: Windows 7 Safe Mode
Got a Safe Mode by running msconfig. But when I go to Devices - Install Guest Additions nothing happens. Is this because I already installed Guest Additions without DirectX? Do I need to uninstall Guest Additions?
Thanks, Paul
Thanks, Paul
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Re: Windows 7 Safe Mode
Installing the ISO manually I got DirectX only now when I go to run Amazon Unbox Windows crashes. Guess it's time to surrender
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Re: Windows 7 Safe Mode
3D in a guest is not comparable to native access.
It may work or not. If not, then not.
It may work or not. If not, then not.
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Re: Windows 7 Safe Mode
press F8 again.pault@hiwaay.net wrote:I need DirectX for such applications as Amazon's videos which require Windows. Starting Windows 7 and holding down F8, the boot menu does not offer Safe boot as an option. How can I get into the safe mode so I can install DirectX support?
Thanks
Paul