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"F8" key error on virtual box
Posted: 3. Dec 2014, 13:13
by Amiri
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?

Re: "F8" key error on virtual box
Posted: 3. Dec 2014, 15:18
by socratis
Re: "F8" key error on virtual box
Posted: 3. Dec 2014, 15:32
by loukingjr
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
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