Guide: Entering Recovery Mode and Accessing Advanced Boot Options in Windows 10 & 11

Introduction

This guide assists in entering recovery mode and accessing advanced boot options for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Entering Recovery Mode from Boot

Different manufacturers have specific hotkeys to enter recovery mode:

• Acer: ALT + F10
• HP: Press F11 repeatedly
• Dell: Use F8 or Shift + F8
• Lenovo: F11 or the NOVO button
• ASUS: Press F9; some models use Esc or F2
• MSI: Press F3

Specific Instructions for Acer

1. Power on the laptop.
2. Immediately press and hold the ALT key and tap F10 repeatedly.
3. Continue until you see the "Please Wait" screen or the recovery environment.

Alternative Method (if above doesn't work)

1. Power off the computer completely.
2. Turn it back on and press & hold the Shift key as the Windows logo appears.
3. Continue holding until you reach the recovery options menu.

Windows 10 Specific Steps

1. Turn off the PC completely.
2. As you see the Windows logo upon restart, press and hold the Shift key to enter advanced startup options.

Windows 11 Specific Steps

1. Fully power down the PC.
2. Turn it back on, and instantly press and hold the Shift key at the Windows logo.
3. Access the advanced startup options menu.

Accessing from Settings App

• Windows 10:
  • Go to Settings via Windows + I.
  • Navigate to "Update and Security" > "Recovery."
  • Under "Advanced Startup," click "Restart now."
• Windows 11:
  • Open Settings, go to "System" > "Recovery."
  • Under "Advanced Startup," click "Restart now."

Advanced Boot Options

• System Restore: Restore your PC to a previous point using a restore point.
• System Image Recovery: Recover your PC using a system image backup.
• Startup Repair: Fix issues preventing Windows from starting.
• Command Prompt: For advanced troubleshooting with command lines.
• UEFI Firmware Settings: Access BIOS/UEFI settings.
• Go Back to Previous Version: Revert to an earlier Windows version after recent updates.

Conclusion

This guide covers how to enter recovery mode for different laptop brands on Windows 10 and 11. For further queries, suggestions, or feedback, engagement through comments, likes, shares, and subscribing to the channel is encouraged. Thank you for your support!