"F8" key error on virtual box
"F8" key error on virtual box
hi everybody, I am using Macbook Air (OS 10.9) and Oracle virtual box version 4.2.4 of course for using windows 8. i couldnot run windows 8 in safe mode, i mean the "F8" is not working to open win8 in safe mode in order to install virtual box guest additions!!, could u plz help me?
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socratis
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Re: "F8" key error on virtual box
See this post by loukingjr: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=44857#p306015
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Re: "F8" key error on virtual box
My ears were burning. 
FWIW, I have never installed the GAs in safe mode in any version of WIndows 7 or later. XP yes.
Also see this… How to start Windows 8 in Safe Mode without F8 key
And this… Enable the F8 key in Winsdows 8
The internet is your friend.
FWIW, I have never installed the GAs in safe mode in any version of WIndows 7 or later. XP yes.
Also see this… How to start Windows 8 in Safe Mode without F8 key
And this… Enable the F8 key in Winsdows 8
The internet is your friend.
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