How do I boot into safe mode?
The following are some more details:
OLD SYSTEM
> 3 x 2TB HDD's
> Booted from Windows 7 HP 64bit Upgrade Disc
> Installed using "Custom" option.
> Left "Product Key" blank.
> Upgraded through OS using "Upgrade" option on Upgrade Disc.
> Entered "Product Key".
> Registered Windows.
SYSTEM IMAGE DETAILS
> Created by Windows Backup onto external HDD
> Contains 4 partitions
> HDD 1 = (C
plus Windows System files.
> HDD 2 = (D
& (F
> HDD 3 = (E
NEW SYSTEM
> Same as old but with 3 x new 3TB HDD's.
> Booted from Windows 7 HP 64bit Upgrade Disc.
> Installed using "Custom" option.
> Left "Product Key" blank.
> Did not upgraded through OS using "Upgrade" option on Upgrade Disc.
> Did not download any Windows updates.
> Did not register Windows
> Installed SATA driver for external HDD.
RE-IMAGE DETAILS
> Started system image restore in Windows Backup.
> Prompted to perform system image restore by booting from upgrade disc.
> Successfully performed the re-image using SATA connection.
> PC restarted.
> Booted up to Windows screen then restarted.
> Prompted to either "Repair Startup" or "Start Normally"
> Startup Repair was unsuccessful.
TROUBLESHOOTING
> Booted from upgrade disc
> Successfully performed another restore using same system image
> Was performed useing USB connection because SATA was unavailable.
> Windows still won't boot.
> Am trying new re-image of only files required for Windows to run.
QUESTIONS
> Does Windows 7 need to be installed to perform restore from system image?
> Should all Windows 7 updates be downloaded before attempting system image restore?
> Should I have upgraded through OS using "Upgrade" option on Upgrade Disc, then registered Windows before attempting system image restore?
> Why did Windows Backup Prompt me to perform system image restore by booting from upgrade disc? Help & Support recommends using Windows Backup to perform system image restore onto a new computer not by booting from upgrade disc.
Thanks for your support.