Click: How to Get to the Boot Menu on Windows

This updated guide examines Click: How to Get to the Boot Menu on Windows and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 3:

Windows 10 and 8

1. Click thebutton. It's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
2. Click.
3. Press?Shiftas you clickRestart. The computer will power off and back on. Instead of booting to the desktop, you'll see a blue menu titled 'Choose an option.'
4. ClickTroubleshoot.
5. ClickAdvanced Options.
6. ClickStartup Settings. You are now at the Windows boot (Startup Settings) menu.

Method 2of 3:

Windows 7 and Vista

1. PressAlt+F4.
2. Click the drop-down menu.
3. SelectRestart.
4. ClickOK. The computer will now shut down and restart. As soon as the computer restarts, you will need to act quickly—be ready.
5. Press and holdF8as soon as the computer restarts. You'll need to press it before the Windows logo appears. Continue holding this key until you see the Advanced Boot Options menu.
   • If Windows boots to the desktop, repeat this process to try again.

Method 3of 3:

Windows XP

1. PressCtrl+Alt+Del. ^[1]
2. ClickShut Down….
3. Click the drop-down menu.
4. ClickRestart.
5. ClickOK. The computer will now restart. As soon as the computer restarts, you will need to act quickly—be ready.
6. PressF8repeatedly as soon as the computer powers on. Continue tapping this key until you see the Advanced Boot Options menu—this is the Windows XP boot menu.
   • If Windows boots to the desktop, repeat this process to try again.