8 Ways to Open Advanced Startup Options on Windows 10

This updated overview organizes the essential information about Ways to Open Advanced Startup Options on Windows 10, including practical uses, key features, setup considerations, and common questions.

What This Guide Covers

• 1. Open Advanced Startup Options using Settings
• 2. Open Advanced Startup Options using Command Prompt
• 3. Open Advanced Startup Options from Windows 10 Desktop

The Advanced Startup Options option on Windows 10 allows users to access available Startup settings and recovery options.

1. Open Advanced Startup Options using Settings

Step 1: Open the Settings application by clicking the Settings icon on the Start menu or pressing the + key combination .WindowsI

Step 2: On the Settings interface , click Update & security.

Step 3: Under Update & security, click Recovery from the left pane of the window.

Step 4 : Next, in the right pane of the window, click Restart now in the Advanced startup section.

Your computer will now restart.

Step 5: After your computer has restarted, you will see the Choose an option screen appear, where you click Troubleshoot.

Step 6: On the Troubleshoot screen, click Advanced options to access the Advanced Startup Options option.

2. Open Advanced Startup Options using Command Prompt

Step 1: Open Command Prompt under Admin.

Step 2: On the Command Prompt window , enter the command below and press Enter:

shutdown.exe /r /o

You will see a message showing that you are signing out, Close the message and wait a moment, Windows 10 will reboot into the Advanced Startup Options menu you need.

3. Open Advanced Startup Options from Windows 10 Desktop

Step 1: Open Start Menu, then click the Power button.

Step 2: Press and hold the Shift key , then click Restart to restart your computer. You will now see the Choose an options screen.

Step 3: On the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot to open the Troubleshoot screen, where you click Advanced options to access Advanced Startup Options.

4. Open Advanced Startup Options from the login screen

Step 1: On the login screen, click the Power button , press and hold the Shift key then click the Restart option.

Step 2: Next on the Choose an option screen , click Troubleshoot then click Advanced options to access Advanced Startup Options.

5. Open Advanced Startup Option from Boot Menu

Step 1: Open your computer or restart your computer. When you see the Choose an operating system screen, click the Change defaults or choose other options option .

Step 2: Next on the Options screen, click on the Choose other options option .

Step 3: Next you will see the Choose an option screen. Here you click on Troubleshoot.

Step 4: Finally on the Troubleshoot screen, click Advanced options to open Advanced Startup Options.

6. Go to Advanced Startup Options from the Windows 10 installation media

Step 1: Insert the DVD or USB containing the Windows installation file into the computer.

You can borrow a Windows 10 installation disc (or other media) from someone you know if needed. You do not install or reinstall Windows, but only access Advanced Startup Options, no product key or license is required.

Step 2: Boot from the installation disc or USB device.

Step 3: Select Next from the Windows Setup screen .

Step 4: Select Repair your computer at the bottom of the window.

Step 5: Advanced Startup Options will launch, almost immediately.

7. Boot into Advanced Startup Options from the Windows 10 recovery drive

Step 1: Insert the Windows 10 recovery drive into the available USB port.

Don't worry if you've never created a recovery drive. If you have another computer with the same version of Windows or can borrow a friend's Windows 10 computer, see: How to create a Windows 10 recovery drive for instructions.

Step 2: Boot the computer from USB.

Step 3: On the Choose your keyboard layout screen , select US or any keyboard layout you want to use.

Step 4: Advanced Startup Options will start immediately.

8. Access Advanced Startup using Automatic Repair

If Windows 10 doesn't start on your device and you don't have the operating system installation files, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Press the power button.

Step 2: Immediately after Power-On Self-Test (POST), when you see the blue Windows logo, press the power button again to turn off the device.

Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 twice. On the third reboot, the operating system will enter the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE), where some diagnostics will be performed to try to fix any startup problems, but you will also see an option to access Access Windows Startup Settings .

Step 4: Select your account and enter the corresponding password.

Step 5: Click the Continue button.

Step 6: Click the Advanced startup button to continue.

After you complete the steps, Windows 10 will open the Advanced startup environment.

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Good luck!

Final Thoughts

Use the instructions and checks above in order, verify the result after each major step, and keep a backup whenever the process changes important files or system settings.

FAQ

What is Advanced Startup Options used for?

The Advanced Startup Options option on Windows 10 allows users to access available Startup settings and recovery options.

Who should consider Advanced Startup Options?

It is most useful for readers who need the features, workflow, or problem-solving approach described in this guide.

What should I check before using it?

Review compatibility, current software requirements, privacy or security settings, costs, and any limitations that could affect your workflow.