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Shift + Windows + ctrl + f5? #shorts
If you upgraded to Windows 10 from older versions like Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, you may have noticed that the F8 function key you used to press during startup to enter Safe Mode no longer works.
The F8 key is still available on your keyboard, but it works in conjunction with other key combinations to perform certain functions, especially when your touchpad or mouse isn't working and you need to use keyboard shortcuts instead.
In this guide, we'll show you what to do when F8 isn't working in Windows 10. But first, let's look at why this happens.