The Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10 provide users with a powerful set of tools to troubleshoot, repair, and restore their systems. Whether you’re trying to access Safe Mode, perform system recovery, or use command prompt for advanced tasks, knowing how to quickly boot into this menu is crucial. In this guide, we’ll walk through four different ways to access the Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10.
1. Boot to Advanced Startup Options from Settings.
- Open the **Settings** app in Windows 10.
- Navigate to **Update & Security**.
- Click on **Recovery** from the left-hand menu.
- Under the “Advanced Startup” section, click **Restart now**.
- This method is ideal for users who prefer navigating through graphical menus. It’s a straightforward way to restart your system and access the recovery options.
2. Boot to Advanced Startup Options from Power Menu (Shift + Restart).
- Click the **Start Menu**, then select the **Power button**.
- Hold down the **Shift key** and click on **Restart**.
- Your system will immediately boot into the Advanced Startup Options menu.
- This method is incredibly fast and convenient, especially for users who may already be experiencing system issues but still have access to the desktop or Start menu.
3. Boot to Advanced Startup Options from “Choose an operating system”。
- If you have multiple operating systems installed, Windows will often present you with a **Choose an operating system** screen during startup.
- On this screen, select **Change defaults or choose other options**.
- Choose **Advanced Startup Options** to proceed.
- This option is perfect for users running a multi-boot system and needing to perform maintenance or troubleshooting on one specific OS.
4. Boot to Advanced Startup Options from Command.
- For more advanced users, the command line offers a quick way to restart directly into Advanced Startup Options.
- Press **Win + R**, type **cmd**, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
shutdown /r /o /f /t 0
- Your system will immediately restart and enter the Advanced Startup Options menu.
- This method is particularly useful when the graphical interface is unresponsive, allowing you to use the command prompt to force entry into recovery mode.
5. Conclusion.
By utilizing any of these four methods, Windows 10 users can quickly access the Advanced Startup Options menu for troubleshooting and recovery purposes. Whether you prefer using the Settings app, the Power Menu, or advanced command line techniques, there’s an option for every user to ensure a smooth recovery process when needed.
6. Video Demo.
You can watch the following demo video by choosing your preferred subtitle language.
