How to enter Advanced startup Windows 10
The Advanced Startup Options (ASO) menu, available in Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8, is the central fix-it location for the entire operating system. Show From here you can access Windows diagnostic and repair tools like Reset This PC, System Restore, Command Prompt, Startup Repair, and much more. It's also where you access Startup Settings, the menu that includes Safe Mode, among other startup methods that could help you access Windows if it's having problems starting. In other words, Advanced Startup Options functions as the Windows 11/10/8 boot menu. This menu should appear automatically after two consecutive startup errors. However, if you need to open it manually, there are six different ways to do so. The best way to decide which method to use is to base your decision on what level of access you have to Windows right now:
Time Required: Accessing ASO is easy and can take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on which method you use. All of these means of getting to the Advanced Startup Options menu work equally well in any edition of Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 unless noted otherwise. Method 1: SHIFT + RestartLifewire / Daniel FishelThis is by far the easiest way to get this done. Just hold down either SHIFT key while selecting Restart, available from any power icon. Power icons are available throughout Windows, as well as from the sign-in/lock screen. All you do now is wait while the Advanced Startup Options menu opens! This method doesn't seem to work with the on-screen keyboard. You'll need to have a physical keyboard connected to your computer or device to open it this way. Method 2: Settings Menu
Method 3: Shutdown Command
Method 4: Boot From Your Windows Installation Media
Method 5: Boot From a Windows 11/10/8 Recovery Drive
Method 6: Boot Directly to Advanced Startup Options
What About F8 and SHIFT+F8?Neither F8 nor SHIFT+F8 is a reliable option for booting to the Advanced Startup Options menu. See our guide on how to start Windows in Safe Mode for more on this. If you need to access Advanced Startup Options, you can do so with any of the several methods listed above. How to Exit Advanced Startup OptionsWhenever you're finished using the ASO menu, you can choose Continue to restart your computer. Assuming it's working properly now, this will boot you back into Windows. Your other option is Turn off your PC, which will do just that. FAQ
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