windows 8 boot menu from startup

F12 key method

1. Turn the computer on.
2. If you see an invitation to press the F12 key, do so.
3. Boot options will appear along with the ability to enter Setup.
4. Using the arrow key, scroll down and select <Enter Setup>.
5. Press Enter.
6. The Setup (BIOS) screen will appear.
7. If this method does not work, repeat it, but hold F12.

1. How do I get to the boot menu on startup?
2. How do I boot into Windows recovery?
3. How do I access Windows Boot Manager?
4. What is the F12 boot menu?
5. Can't even boot into Safe Mode?
6. How do I reset the boot menu in Windows 10?
7. How do I boot into Safe Mode with Windows 10?
8. How do I manually add UEFI boot options?
9. Can't access Windows Boot Manager?
10. When should I press F8 on startup?
11. How do I use the F12 boot menu?
12. How do I turn on F12 key?
13. Why is F12 not working?

How do I get to the boot menu on startup?

When a computer is starting up, the user can access the Boot Menu by pressing one of several keyboard keys. Common keys for accessing the Boot Menu are Esc, F2, F10 or F12, depending on the manufacturer of the computer or motherboard. The specific key to press is usually specified on the computer's startup screen.

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.

How do I access Windows Boot Manager?

All you need to do is hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and restart the PC. Open up the Start menu and click on "Power" button to open power options. Now press and hold the Shift key and click on "Restart". Windows will automatically start in advanced boot options after a short delay.

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.

Can't even boot into Safe Mode?

Here are some things that we can try when you're unable to boot into safe mode:

1. Remove any recently added hardware.
2. Restart your device and long press the Power Button to force shutdown the device when logo comes out, then you can enter Recovery Environment.

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 Safe Mode with Windows 10?

How do I start Windows 10 in Safe Mode?

1. Click the Windows-button → Power.
2. Hold down the shift key and click Restart.
3. Click the option Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. Go to “Advanced options” and click Start-up Settings.
5. Under “Start-up Settings” click Restart.
6. Various boot options are displayed. ...
7. Windows 10 starts in Safe Mode.

How do I manually add UEFI boot options?

From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options > Advanced UEFI Boot Maintenance > Add Boot Option and press Enter.

Can't access Windows Boot Manager?

This is the easiest way to access Windows 10 boot options.

• All you need to do is hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and restart the PC.
• Open up the Start menu and click on “Power” button to open power options.
• Now press and hold the Shift key and click on “Restart”.

When should I press F8 on startup?

Do one of the following:

1. If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. ...
2. If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to start in safe mode, and then press F8.

How do I use the F12 boot menu?

Restart your computer and you may see a screen that says, “Press F12 Boot for boot Menu” or “Press Del for Setup”. Once you have entered the boot menu, you can use the up and down arrows to select the device you want to boot from.

How do I turn on F12 key?

1) Make Use Of The Keyboard Shotcut

keys or Esc key. Once you find it, press the Fn Key + Function Lock key simultaneously to enable or disable the standard F1, F2, … F12 keys. Voila!

Why is F12 not working?

Sometimes the function keys on your keyboard could be locked by the F lock key. As a result, you can't use function keys. Check if there was any key like F Lock or F Mode key on your keyboard. If there is one key like that, press that key and then check if the Fn keys could work.