How to Open the Advanced Startup Options Menu on Windows 10?

The Advanced Startup Options menu is a centralized location available on Windows 11 and 10 to adjust the entire operating system. By this menu, you will customize Windows diagnostic and repair tools like Reset This PC, System Restore, Command Prompt, Startup Repair, etc.

The Advanced Startup Options menu typically appears automatically after two consecutive startup errors. But, if you want to open it manually, this risewindows article will guide you with different methods.

How to Access the Advanced Startup Options Menu on Windows 10 with SHIFT + Restart?

Maybe, this is the easiest way to customize the Advanced Startup Options menu on Windows 10. To get this done, Tap on the Start button, hold down the SHIFT key, pick the Power button, and select the Restart option.

Quick Note: You can also use the Power button to boot into the advanced options menu while on the lock screen.

When the PC restarts, hit the Troubleshoot tile.

Hit the Advanced options.

How to Open the Advanced Startup Options Menu using Windows 10 Settings?

Do these steps to access the Advanced Startup Options menu via Windows 10 Settings:-

Step 1. Open the Settings application.

Step 2. Tap on Update & Security.

Step 3. Select Recovery under “Update & Security.”

Step 4. On the opposite side of “Recovery,” tap on the Restart now button under the “Advanced startup” section.

Step 5. Press Troubleshoot button.

Step 6. Hit Advanced Options button.

How to Get the Advanced Startup Options Menu using Command Prompt?

D these steps to access the Advanced Startup Options menu by Command Prompt:-

Step 1. Open an elevated Command Prompt.

Step 2. Type the following and hit the Enter key on the keyboard:-

shutdown /r /o

Step 3. A signoff warning message will appear after you’ve done that. Press the Close button. Now, Windows 10 will boot with advanced startup options.

Quick Note: If you want to cancel the above command for some reason, such as you forget to save your work, use the “shutdown /a” command in the same window.

Step 4. Select Troubleshoot option.

Step 5. Choose Advanced Options option.

How to Open the Advanced Startup Options Menu by Booting from Windows 10 Installation Media?

Booting your PC with Windows 10 Installation Media will help you for your Windows 10 installation is corrupt and doesn’t start; the above methods will not help you get into the Advanced Startup Options menu.

Step 1. Insert Windows 10 DVD or bootable flash drive to your PC.

Step 2. Change the Boot sequence to start your PC with bootable media.

Step 3. When the “Install now” option appears on the screen, you find the “Repair your computer” option in the bottom left corner. Clicking on the Repair your computer option.

Step 4. Press Troubleshoot.

Step 5. Hit Advanced Options.