To start your HP laptop in Safe Mode in Windows 7, first, turn off the laptop completely. Power it back on and immediately begin pressing the **F8** key repeatedly before the Windows logo appears. This will bring up the **Advanced Boot Options** menu. Use the arrow keys to navigate and select **Safe Mode** or **Safe Mode with Networking** if internet access is needed. Press **Enter** ... https://123hp-setup-com.us/blog/how-do-i-start-my-hp-laptop-in-safe-mode-in-windows-7/