3 Ways to Open Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10

If you are already at the Windows 10 desktop, getting to the Advanced Startup Options menu is easy.

1. Navigate to settings. You can get there by hitting the gear icon on the Start menu.
2. Click Update & security.
3. Select Recovery from the menu.
4. Click Restart Now. ...
5. Click Troubleshoot.
6. Click Advanced Options.

1. How do I open advanced startup options in Windows 10?
2. How do I get to advanced startup options?
3. What are Windows 10 advanced startup options?
4. How do I open Windows startup settings?
5. Does Windows 10 have a repair tool?
6. Does F8 work on Windows 10?
7. What is the F12 boot menu?
8. How do I access the startup menu?
9. How do I get F8 on Windows 10?
10. How do I reset the boot menu in Windows 10?
11. How do I boot into Windows recovery?

How do I open advanced startup options in Windows 10?

1. At the Windows desktop, open the Start Menu and click on Settings (The cog icon)
2. Select Update and Security.
3. Select Recovery from the left-hand side menu.
4. Under Advanced Startup click on the Restart Now button on the right-hand side of the screen.
5. The computer will restart and boot to an Options Menu.
6. Click on Troubleshoot.

How do I get to advanced startup options?

The Advanced Boot Options screen lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts. Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state, where only the bare essentials are started.

What are Windows 10 advanced startup options?

The Advanced Startup Options Menu is essentially a boot menu where you can access the Startup Settings, Safe Mode, and various other startup methods that could help you access and repair Windows 10 if it is having problems starting or running.

How do I open Windows startup settings?

Get to Windows Startup Settings in PC settings

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. ...
2. Under PC settings, tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
3. Under Advanced startup, tap or click Restart now.

Does Windows 10 have a repair tool?

Answer: Yes, Windows 10 does have a built-in repair tool that helps you troubleshoot typical PC issues.

Does F8 work on Windows 10?

But on Windows 10, the F8 key doesn't work any more. ... Actually, F8 key is still available to access the Advanced Boot Options menu on Windows 10. But starting from Windows 8 (F8 doesn't work on Windows 8, either.), in order to have faster boot time, Microsoft has disabled this feature by default.

What is the F12 boot menu?

The BIOS update can be initiated from inside Windows. If a Dell computer is unable to boot into the operating system, BIOS update can be initiated using the F12 One Time Boot menu. Most Dell computers manufactured after 2012 have this function and you can confirm by booting the computer to the F12 One Time Boot Menu.

How do I access the startup menu?

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—do either of the following: On the left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.

How do I get F8 on Windows 10?

Enable F8 Safe Mode boot menu in Window 10

1. Click Start button and choose Settings.
2. Select Update & security → Recovery.
3. Under Advanced startup click Restart now.
4. Then select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
5. Your PC will now restart and brings up the Startup Settings menu.

How do I reset the boot menu in Windows 10?

The steps are:

1. Start Windows 10.
2. Open the Start Menu, type Recovery and press Enter.
3. On the Recovery screen, click on the Get started button on the right side under Reset this PC.
4. If prompted to Insert Media, you will need to insert your Windows 10 installation media to continue.
5. Click on Remove everything.

How do I boot into Windows recovery?

You can access Windows RE features through the Boot Options menu, which can be launched from Windows in a few different ways:

1. Select Start, Power, and then press and hold Shift key while clicking Restart.
2. Select Start, Settings, Update and Security, Recovery. ...
3. At the command prompt, run the Shutdown /r /o command.