Solved Can't boot into Safe Mode?

Defski

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I'll try to boot Safe Mode, but as soon as it boots, I get nothing else appearing on my screen but my cursor, and only if I move my mouse. The start menu isn't there, the taskbar isn't there, shortcuts don't work (ctrl+rubbish+esc, windows+r, etc), basically no Windows services work properly. Can someone help me?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 (64 bit)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 3.5GHz Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Radeon HD 6950
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    128 GB SSD
    1 TB HDD
    PSU
    Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 530, Black
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa
    Mouse
    Razer Abyssus
    Internet Speed
    Download: 60 Mbps Upload: 7 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Symantec
Sorry for the delay in responding. There just aren't that many people who do BSOD analysis, so at times we get a bit overwhelmed!

Do your still need help with this problem?
I will be notified if you reply to this topic and will respond within 48 hours.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung/NP780
    CPU
    Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
    Motherboard
    Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
    Memory
    upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
    Graphics Card(s)
    has switchable - Intel/ATI - Used wrong drivers, now ATI card is inop :( Will have to fix it soon!
    Sound Card
    I'm nearly deaf, so this isn't used often
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Touchscreen on laptop/32" Toshiba on HDMI (laid the Sharp TV on a mouse and cracked the screen!)
    Screen Resolution
    800x600
    Hard Drives
    One Samsung 1tB drive - 5400 rpm. Gonna switch to a 7200/10000 rpm or an SSD (if I can find $500 for a 1tB SSD!)
    - Switched to 500 gB Samsung 840 series SSD - WOW!!!
    PSU
    Why do we ask this for laptops?
    Case
    Silver with a neat Samsung logo
    Cooling
    sub-par, gotta get around to working on it soon Worked on it - still sub-par! :(
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural - the same one I've used since it orignally came out around 1995
    Mouse
    no Mouse - Trackball!!!!
    Internet Speed
    too slow when I'm waiting for a download to finish
    Browser
    Yes, I use this (Firefox mostly, w/IE next most)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
    Other Info
    I'm handsome and a snappy dresser :0)
Sorry for the delay in responding. There just aren't that many people who do BSOD analysis, so at times we get a bit overwhelmed!

Do your still need help with this problem?
I will be notified if you reply to this topic and will respond within 48 hours.

Hey! Thanks for asking. :)
I tried repairing from the CD, command prompt, and typing 'bootrec /fixmbr', 'bootrec /fixboot', and 'bootrec /rebuildbcd'
One of those three worked, so I will mark this as solved.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 (64 bit)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 3.5GHz Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Radeon HD 6950
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    128 GB SSD
    1 TB HDD
    PSU
    Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 530, Black
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa
    Mouse
    Razer Abyssus
    Internet Speed
    Download: 60 Mbps Upload: 7 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Symantec
I'm glad that you were able to fix it!
Thanks for letting us know.

If the BSOD's return, just post back here and I'll be notified by email of your post.
Good luck!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung/NP780
    CPU
    Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
    Motherboard
    Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
    Memory
    upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
    Graphics Card(s)
    has switchable - Intel/ATI - Used wrong drivers, now ATI card is inop :( Will have to fix it soon!
    Sound Card
    I'm nearly deaf, so this isn't used often
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Touchscreen on laptop/32" Toshiba on HDMI (laid the Sharp TV on a mouse and cracked the screen!)
    Screen Resolution
    800x600
    Hard Drives
    One Samsung 1tB drive - 5400 rpm. Gonna switch to a 7200/10000 rpm or an SSD (if I can find $500 for a 1tB SSD!)
    - Switched to 500 gB Samsung 840 series SSD - WOW!!!
    PSU
    Why do we ask this for laptops?
    Case
    Silver with a neat Samsung logo
    Cooling
    sub-par, gotta get around to working on it soon Worked on it - still sub-par! :(
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural - the same one I've used since it orignally came out around 1995
    Mouse
    no Mouse - Trackball!!!!
    Internet Speed
    too slow when I'm waiting for a download to finish
    Browser
    Yes, I use this (Firefox mostly, w/IE next most)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
    Other Info
    I'm handsome and a snappy dresser :0)
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