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How do enter Recovery Options from boot in Windows 10?

Anonymous
2025-02-01T08:15:08+00:00

After installing some program, my Windows 10 installation is stuck on the loading screen, but without the logo. I have a restore point saved, but I can't access the options to do so. I tried all methods, including rebooting it thrice, and pressing every function key, but with no success. Other methods require me to be in the desktop first. Keep in mindi that I am on desktop, and I have a reset button.

I know the files and programs aren't corrupt, as I can access them by using another OS.

I want to know if there is a special key that when pressed during boot, will bring the Windows Automatic Repair (just like how the F8 key worked in Windows 7). If not, what other methods are there?

I need this installation to upgrade to Windows 11.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-02T16:16:58+00:00

    I used my installation media to get into it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-02T15:16:36+00:00

    Hello, PSR_27

    Welcome to the Microsoft community.

    Thank you for your feedback. In Windows 10, if you are experiencing a system stuck at the loading screen with no Windows logo displayed, there are several ways to enter the recovery option to try to fix the system issue. Although Windows 10 no longer uses F8 to launch recovery mode, there are other ways to enter the recovery environment and fix it.

    1. Force Recovery Mode (Auto Repair)

    In Windows 10, the system sometimes enters Recovery Mode automatically when it fails to boot. You have already tried to enter the recovery environment by rebooting repeatedly, but if it didn't work, try the following method:

    Trigger Recovery Mode by rebooting:

    Reboot and force the computer to shut down:

    Press and hold the Power button until the computer shuts down (about 5-10 seconds).

    Then press the power button again to start the computer.

    Repeat this process 3 times, each time forcing the computer to shut down while Windows is booting, until Windows automatically enters the Recovery Environment (Windows RE, Recovery Environment).

    If it successfully enters the recovery environment, you will see the “Auto Repair” option. You can select “Advanced Options” and then “System Restore” to restore your system using the restore point you saved earlier.

    1. Accessing the recovery environment through the boot options menu

    If you have the Reset button, this means you may be able to boot into the recovery environment through this button:

    Turn off your computer.

    Press and hold the Reset button (or Power button) for a few seconds until you see the “Boot Options” menu, which usually displays a blue screen where you can select “Troubleshooting” or “Advanced Options You can select “Troubleshooting” or “Advanced Options” to enter recovery mode.

    1. Using the boot repair tool

    If you have access to the recovery environment, from there you can try Startup Repair to fix the startup problems automatically:

    Once in recovery mode, select “Troubleshooting”.

    Then select “Advanced Options” and then “Startup Repair”.

    The system will automatically scan and repair the startup problems.

    1. Boot with installation media or repair disk

    If none of the above methods work, you can use Windows 10 installation media or repair disk to boot and access the repair options:

    Boot your computer using a Windows 10 installation USB flash drive or repair disc.

    Select “Repair your computer” at the installation screen.

    Select Troubleshooting and then go to Advanced Options where you can select tools such as System Restore, Command Prompt, or Startup Repair.

    1. Check the boot manager settings

    If the problem persists, there may be a problem with the system's boot manager. You can manually repair the boot entries by entering the recovery environment from the command prompt:

    Enter the command prompt and run the following command:

    bootrec /fixmbr

bootrec /fixboot

bootrec /rebuildbcd

    These commands can help fix the boot record and may resolve the boot issues you are experiencing.

    You mentioned that you wish to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11. make sure that your system meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11, such as TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. If your computer does not meet these requirements, but you still want to upgrade, you can refer to the following link:

    IF YOU RUN WINDOWS 10 YOU CAN RUN WINDOWS 11 (TRUE FACT) - Microsoft Community

    If your system is still fine after repair, you can try to manually download the Windows 11 installer and perform the Windows 11 upgrade.

    I look forward to your feedback.

    Best Regards,

    Aaron| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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