One reason is to avoid a "stuck key" message.
Another is, that by the time you need safe mode, it's nice to have
something to beat on.
Don Penlington wrote:
>> Press the F8 key repeatedly as soon as soon as the boot cycle starts.>>
>
>
> I don't know why the books all say that. I've always simply held F8 down
> until the boot options open. I've been doing it that way for years.
> Although you get a few complaining burps from the computer, it seems a lot
> easier and more certain. Also less wear and tear on the F8 key contacts.
>
> Is there any reason why it should be tapped rather than held down?
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