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Figure 32: Unsuccessful PXIe Acquisition Module driver installation.
In Windows 7, driver signature enforcement can be disabled in the startup settings. To access the startup
settings, push the F8 key during boot between BIOS and Windows startup. You need to press the F8
button before the Windows logo appears.
To start Windows 10 in safe mode or get to other startup settings:
1. Select the Start
2. Select Update & security > Recovery.
3. Under Advanced startup select Restart now.
4. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen (step 1 below), select
Troubleshoot (step 2) > Advanced options (step 3) > Startup Settings (step 4) >
Restart.
5. After your PC restarts, select '7' or 'F7', your PC will automatically reboot with the new
startup setting.
Alternatively, you can get to the startup options form the sign-in screen:
1. On the sign-in screen, hold the Shift key down while you select Power > Restart (in the
lower-right corner of the screen).
2. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot (step A) >
Advanced options (Step B) > Startup Settings (Step C) > Restart (Step D).
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button, then choose Settings
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