Startup Options Menu - Boot to in Windows 8

How to Boot to Advanced Startup Options in Windows 8 and 8.1​

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Using advanced startup, you can start up from a device or disc (ex: USB/DVD), change your PC's firmware settings, change Windows startup settings, or restore Windows from a system image.

This tutorial will show you how to boot to the new metro style Startup Options menu to select various system and troubleshooting options for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.

EXAMPLE: "Startup Options" Menu for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
NOTE: You will only see the Use another operating system option if you dual boot Windows 8 with another OS (ex: Windows 7 or Vista) with Windows 8 set as the default OS to run at startup, or added Safe Mode to the Windows Boot Manager. Some OEM computers will have a Use a device option.

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OPTION ONE

Boot to Advanced Startup Options using Shortcut in Windows 8 and 8.1

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1. For how, see: How to Create a "Startup Options Menu" Shortcut in Windows 8​

OPTION TWO

Boot to Advanced Startup Options from Power Menu in Windows 8 and 8.1

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1. Do step 2, 3, or 4 below for how you would like to open the Power menu.​

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2. While Signed in to Windows 8​

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A) Open the Charms Bar, click/tap on Settings, and go to step 5 below.​

NOTE: You could also just press the Windows+I keys to open Settings.​

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3. While Signed out of Windows 8​

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A) If signed out, go to step 5 below.​

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4. From the CTRL+ALT+DELETE Screen​

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A) Press the CTRL+ALT+DEL keys, and go to step 5 below.​

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5. Click/tap on the Power button at the bottom right corner, press and hold the Shift key, and click/tap on Restart. (see screenshots below)​

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OPTION THREE

Boot to Advanced Startup Options from PC settings in Windows 8 and 8.1

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1. Open PC settings, and do step 2 or 3 below for the Windows 8 you have installed.​

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2. If you have Windows 8 or Windows RT​

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A) In the left pane, click/tap on General, click/tap on Restart now under Advanced startup in the right pane, and go to step 4 below. (see screenshot below)​

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3. If you have Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1​

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A) On the left side in PC settings, click/tap on Update & Recovery. (see screenshot below)​

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B) On the left side in Update & Recovery, click/tap on Recovery, click/tap on the Restart now button under the Advanced startup section on the right side, and go to step 4 below. (see screenshot below)​

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4. When your PC restarts, you will now see the Advanced Startup Options at boot. (see screenshot below)​

NOTE: You will only see the Use another operating system option if you dual boot Windows 8 with another OS (ex: Windows 7 or Vista) with Windows 8 set as the default OS to run at startup, or added Safe Mode to the Windows Boot Manager.​

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OPTION FOUR

Boot to Advanced Startup Options using a "System Repair Disc"

NOTE: You will not be able to boot to the Advanced Windows "Startup Settings" screen using this option.

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1. Boot from your created system repair disc.​

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2. Go to step 2 in OPTION FIVE below.​

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OPTION FIVE

Boot to Advanced Startup Options using a "Recovery Drive"

NOTE: You will not be able to boot to the Advanced Windows "Startup Settings" screen using this option.

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1. Boot from your created recovery USB flash drive.​

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2. If displayed, click/tap on your keyboard layout language. (see screenshot below)​

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3. You are now in the Startup Options menu at boot where you can choose what option you would like to do. (see screenshot below)​

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OPTION SIX

Boot to Advanced Startup Options Menu if Multi-Booting

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You will only see this option if you added Windows 8 Safe Mode to the Windows boot manager screen, and/or dual boot Windows 8 with another OS (ex: Windows 7 or Vista) with Windows 8 set as the default OS to run at startup.

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1. Start or restart the Windows 8 computer.​

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2. Click/tap on Change defaults or choose other options.​

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3. Click/tap on Choose other options in the screen below.​

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4. You are now in the Startup Options menu at boot where you can choose what option you would like to do.​

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OPTION SEVEN

Boot to Advanced Startup Options from Windows 8 or 8.1 Installation Media

NOTE: You will not be able to boot to the Advanced Windows "Startup Settings" screen using this option.

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1. Boot from your Windows 8 installation DVD or USB thumb drive, or ISO file if in a virtual machine.​

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2. Select your language preferences, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)​

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3. Click/tap on Repair your computer. (see screenshot below)​

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4. You are now in the Startup Options menu at boot where you can choose what option you would like to do.​

NOTE: You will only see the Use another operating system option if you dual boot Windows 8 with another OS (ex: Windows 7 or Vista) with Windows 8 set as the default OS to run at startup, or added Safe Mode to the Windows Boot Manager. Some OEM computers will have a Use a device option.​

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That's it,
Shawn

Related Tutorials

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• How Run an "Automatic Repair" to Fix Windows 8 Startup Problems
• How to Boot to the "System Recovery Options" in Windows 8
• How to Boot to the Advanced Windows "Startup Settings" in Windows 8
• How to Create an Advanced "Startup Options Menu" Shortcut in Windows 8 and 8.1
• How to Create a "System Repair Disc" in Windows 8
• How to Create a Recovery USB Flash Drive in Windows 8
• How to Create a Recovery PC settings Shortcut in Windows 8.1
• How to Enable or Disable the New Windows 8 Startup Options Boot Menu
• How to Delete an Operating System Listed in Windows Boot Manager
• How to Add a "Power" Cascading Desktop Context Menu in Windows 8
• How to Boot to UEFI Firmware Settings from inside Windows 8
• How to Create a Refresh Windows Shortcut in Windows 8 and 8.1
• How to Boot from a USB Drive within Windows 8 and 8.1
• How to Boot from a USB Drive on Surface

 

[ICit2lol]

Think I have found what to do.

Hmm no I haven't??

 

[Brink]

After uploading the file, you would click on the paperclip icon in the post editor toolbar to select an uploaded file to attach it where your cursor is at in the post.

If the paperclip icon is empty after uploading it, then click on the "Preview Post" button to refresh your post without losing it, and check the paperclip icon again for the uploaded file.

 

[ICit2lol]

Ok Shawn will try again

Hmm not going to work although it does show in the preview?? BY the post toolbar I am assuming you mean the icons above the post including Bold Italic Underline etc? if so I do not have any paper clips there or anywhere else??

 

[Brink]

Ok Shawn will try again

Hmm not going to work although it does show in the preview?? BY the post toolbar I am assuming you mean the icons above the post including Bold Italic Underline etc? if so I do not have any paper clips there or anywhere else??

Yep, that's where the paperclip icon is at.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2598-screenshots-files-upload-post-eight-forums.html

 

[ICit2lol]

Ah thanks Shawn am on the laptop and couldn't see it that clearly hopefully it works this time.

 

[PortgasDAce]

Hei bro cann you please better Explain me this "Using advanced startup, you can start up from a device or disc (ex: USB/DVD), change your PC's firmware settings, change Windows startup settings, or restore Windows from a system image.

This tutorial will show you how to boot to the new metro style Startup Options menu to select various system and troubleshooting options for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.".

Because i have this problem with Windows 8,i wanna to instal Windows 7 and cann not?

 

[Brink]

Hello PortgasDAce, and welcome to Eight Forums.

The information box at the top of the tutorial is for the example screenshots you would see when booting to them.

Did you have a specific question about this?

What problem are you having?

 

[PortgasDAce]

First when i go this Picture View image: Bild0175 then this appear View image: Bild0174 so how cann i instal Windows 7 now?

 

[Brink]

First when i go this Picture View image: Bild0175 then this appear View image: Bild0174 so how cann i instal Windows 7 now?

You could do a clean install of Windows 7 to do so. When you get to steps 7 and 8, delete all partitions on the hard drive (disk) until shows as "unallocated", then select that unallocated space to install Windows 7 on.

Clean Install Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums

 

[PortgasDAce]

thx

THX BRO

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome.

 

[balubeto]

During the boot of Windows 8.1 Update, how do I go directly to the Advanced Startup Options screen?

In this boot phase, how can I go directly to the safety mode without displaying the Advanced Startup Options screen?

Thanks

Bye

 

[Brink]

During the boot of Windows 8.1 Update, how do I go directly to the Advanced Startup Options screen?

In this boot phase, how can I go directly to the safety mode without displaying the Advanced Startup Options screen?

Thanks

Bye

Hello Balubeto,

I find using the method in the tutorial below is the easiest way to boot directly in Safe Mode as needed.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2758-safe-mode-add-windows-boot-manager-windows-8-a.html

 

[balubeto]

It is true that, by pressing the Shift+F8 keys during the boot of Windows 8.1 Update, I can access the Advanced Startup Options menu?

Thanks

Bye

 

[Brink]

It is true, but it's not easy to do within the almost no time you have to do it at boot.

 

[balubeto]

It is true, but it's not easy to do within the almost no time you have to do it at boot.

So, if, during the boot of Windows 8.1 Update, I get the death screen and I do not have his DVD, how should I do to get this menu?

Thanks

Bye

 

[Brink]

I would recommend to create an installation DVD/USB, or create a recovery drive to be able to boot from to do so.