How do I boot to advanced startup options Dell?

How do I boot to advanced startup options Dell?

  1. At the windows log in screen, click the power icon in the lower right-hand side corner of the screen.
  2. While holding down the Shift key, click the restart icon.
  3. Click Troubleshoot.
  4. Select Advanced Options.

How do I get to advanced settings on Windows 8?

To get to Advanced Options (shown below) you need to hold down the Shift key, and at the same time click Restart from the power button.

How do I get into advanced BIOS on Dell?

How to boot into UEFI or BIOS from Windows 8.1 or Windows 8

  1. Go to PC Settings, press the Windows + I key.
  2. On the left side, select General.
  3. Under the Advanced startup section, click Restart now.
  4. The computer will reboot into the advanced startup menu.
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Advanced options.

What is F12 on Dell laptop?

In most dell laptop (e.g. Studio 1555, Inspiron 1545, Inspiron 3000, Inspiron N5010 etc) the F1 – F12 keys at the top of the keyboard are dual function with Multimedia/OEM keys such as volume and screen brightness etc.

What advanced boot options?

The Advanced Boot Options screen lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts. Other options start Windows with advanced features intended for use by system administrators and IT professionals.

How do I get an advanced option?

If you are already at the Windows 10 desktop, getting to the Advanced Startup Options menu is easy.

  1. Navigate to settings. You can get there by hitting the gear icon on the Start menu.
  2. Click Update & security.
  3. Select Recovery from the menu.
  4. Click Restart Now.
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Advanced Options.

How do I start my Dell Windows 8.1 in Safe Mode?

Go to “Advanced options -> Startup Settings -> Restart”. Then, press 4 or F4 on your keyboard to boot into Safe Mode, 5 or F5 to get into “Safe Mode with Networking,” or 6 or F6 to enter “Safe Mode with Command Prompt.”

How do I do an advanced boot?

Follow these steps to use the Advanced Boot Options menu:

  1. Start (or restart) your computer.
  2. Press F8 to invoke the Advanced Boot Options menu.
  3. Select Repair Your Computer from the list (the first option).
  4. Use the up and down arrows to navigate menu choices.

How do you change the BIOS on a Dell laptop?

Press the F2 key several times at the Dell logo screen during startup. Or, press the F12 key several times at the Dell logo screen during startup, and select BIOS Setup or System Setup from the menu.

What is the ‘advance boot option’ in Windows 8?

When the system is unable to boot normally to Windows 8, the system will automatically go to recovery partition which is like ‘Advance Boot option’ screen you get when you press F8 at start up in Windows 7. It is not necessary to have functional windows 8 to go to recovery partition.

What is the Advanced Startup options menu in Windows 8?

The Advanced Startup Options menu in Windows 8 or 8.1 is the central fix-it location for the entire operating system. From the advanced startup options you can access Windows 8 or 8.1 diagnostic and repair tools such as Refresh Your PC, Reset Your PC, System Restore, Command Prompt, and much more.

How do I boot into safe mode in Windows 8?

Getting to Advanced Startup in Windows 8.x also allows you to boot into Safe Mode. Getting there can be somewhat annoying though. To get to Advanced Options (shown below) you need to hold down the Shift key, and at the same time click Restart from the power button.

How do I boot my Dell laptop to UEFI mode?

Power the computer on and, at the Dell logo screen, tap the F12 function key rapidly until you see Preparing one-time boot menu appear in the top right corner of the screen. At the boot menu, select the device under UEFI BOOT that matches your media type (USB or DVD).