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How do I change the boot menu in Windows 8?

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How do I change the boot menu in Windows 8?

In the left pane, switch to the “Recovery” tab. In the right pane, scroll down a bit, and then click the “Restart Now” button in the “Advanced Startup” section. If you’re using Windows 8, you’ll switch to the “General” tab instead, and then click the “Restart” button in the “Advanced Startup” section.

How do I set up boot menu?

When a computer is starting up, the user can access the Boot Menu by pressing one of several keyboard keys. Common keys for accessing the Boot Menu are Esc, F2, F10 or F12, depending on the manufacturer of the computer or motherboard. The specific key to press is usually specified on the computer’s startup screen.

How do I create a Windows boot menu?

All you need to do is hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and restart the PC. Open up the Start menu and click on “Power” button to open power options. Now press and hold the Shift key and click on “Restart”. Windows will automatically start in advanced boot options after a short delay.

What are the different boot options?

Different Boot Options in Windows

  • Before you start.
  • Safe Mode.
  • Safe Mode with Networking.
  • Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
  • Enable Boot Logging.
  • Enable VGA Mode (Low Resolution Video)
  • Last Known Good Configuration Option.
  • Debugging Mode.

How do I get to the boot menu in Windows 8?

All of the above-mentioned methods will show boot menu in Windows 8. However, there is no way to show the boot menu during the first startup. Putting it the other way, if you have to use the options in the boot menu, you have to start and boot the computer and then select restart using one of the above methods.

How to boot to the desktop in Windows 8?

Right-click on an empty spot of the Taskbar and select Properties.

  • In the Taskbar and Navigation properties window, click the Navigation tab.
  • In the Navigation tab, check When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start.

    • How to turn off fast boot in Windows 8?

    Access Windows 8 Control Panel.

  • Power options would open in a new window,with various options and schemes for customizing power options as per your requirement.
  • Click on the balance options and then on the change settings options which are not present in the system currently.

    • How to boot to Windows 8 recovery environment?

    How to boot to Windows 8 Recovery Environment Method 1: SHIFT + Restart. One way to start Windows 8 in Windows Recovery Environment is to simply press SHIFT and then click on Restart. Method 2: PC Settings. The second way to do it is to go to PC Settings in Windows 8. Method 3: Automatic or Recovery Drive.

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