How to access the Boot menu in Windows 11

This article will show you how to access and use the Boot Menu on Windows 11.

Role of Boot Menu on Windows 11

Basically, the Boot Menu will give users a number of important utilities, which can deeply interfere with the state of the operating system. For example, you can reset your PC, restore it to a previous working state, boot into another operating system, use "Startup Repair" to fix startup problems, or start Windows 11 in Safe Mode. .

The list of specific options includes:

1. Startup Repair : This option will attempt to automatically fix problems that cause Windows 11 to start improperly.
2. Startup Settings : Startup Settings allows you to change how Windows 11 boots. You can do things like turn on Safe Mode, debug or log boot logging, and more…
3. Command Prompt : The Command Prompt option displays a Command Prompt window that can be used to run diagnostic or repair commands.
4. Uninstall Updates : This option will 'roll back' the latest installed updates, including Windows versions or periodic updates.
5. UEFI Firmware Settings : This option helps to reboot the system and automatically access BIOS/UEFI.
6. System Restore : System Restore allows you to use a previously created restore point to restore your Windows PC to a normal working state.
7. System Image Recovery : Basically similar to System Restore, but uses System Image instead of restore point. The System Image is much larger and more complete than the restore point, and includes all your files, programs, and settings settings on the system.

How to access the Boot Menu in Windows 11

Unlike Windows 10, Windows 11 does not support systems running BIOS - but UEFI instead. The UEFI requirement means that the Boot Menu is always directly accessible from within Windows.

Access the Boot Menu from the Settings app

First, open the Start Menu, type the keyword 'Settings' in the search bar, then click ' Open ' or press Enter.

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Make sure you are on the System window . Otherwise, click ' System ' in the top left corner of the Settings window. Then scroll down and click on ' Recovery ' item.

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You will see a section titled ' Recovery Options '. Find ' Advanced Startup ', make sure to save any work you're doing, then click ' Restart Now '. You can get quick alerts about unsaved work.

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Your computer will restart in a few seconds.

By clicking Restart

If you don't want to go into the Settings app and navigate through some sub-menus, there is a more efficient way: Press Shift while clicking the Restart option .

First, click the Start button or press the Windows key. Next, click on the power icon, then hold down the Shift key and tap on the ' Restart ' option.

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After restarting the PC

The PC will show a blue screen with a few options on it after you click ' Restart Now ' in the recovery menu, or press Shift and ' Restart ' mentioned above at the same time. Select ' Troubleshoot ' from the listed options.

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On the next screen that appears, click ' Advanced Options ', and you will be taken to the Advanced Options menu ( Boot Menu ).

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It's all simply that. Hope you are succesful.

David Pac

Update 07 July 2022