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 to start the laptop ... https://123hp-setup-com.us/blog/how-do-i-start-my-hp-laptop-in-safe-mode-in-windows-7/