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How to Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11 - Sneakyone - 09-09-2024
How to Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11
Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is an essential tool for troubleshooting issues and repairing your Windows 11 installation. The following steps will guide you on how to access the Advanced Startup options.
Method 1: Using the Settings Menu
1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I.
2. In the left-hand sidebar, click on System.
3. Scroll down and select Recovery.
4. Under the Recovery options section, locate the Advanced startup option.
5. Click the Restart now button next to it.
Quote:Note: You will be prompted to confirm restarting your PC to access the recovery environment. Click Restart now.
6. Your PC will reboot and present you with the Advanced Startup menu.
Method 2: Using the Power Menu
1. Press Windows + X or right-click the Start menu.
2. In the menu that appears, select Shut down or sign out.
3. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard while clicking on Restart.
4. Your PC will reboot directly into the Advanced Startup (WinRE) environment.
Method 3: Using a Command Prompt
1. Press Windows + S to open the search bar, and type cmd.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
3. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
Code:
shutdown /r /o /f /t 04. Your system will reboot, and the Advanced Startup menu will be displayed.
Method 4: For PCs That Won't Boot (Automatic Access)
1. If your Windows 11 PC fails to boot three times, it will automatically enter the Windows Recovery Environment.
2. To trigger this, turn on your PC, and when you see the Windows loading screen, press and hold the Power button to force shutdown.
3. Repeat this process twice more. On the third attempt, Windows should enter WinRE, presenting you with the Advanced Startup menu.
Advanced Startup Options Explained
Once in the Advanced Startup (WinRE) menu, you'll have several options to troubleshoot or repair your PC:
- Continue – Boot into Windows normally.
- Use a device – Boot from an external device such as a USB drive or DVD.
- Troubleshoot – Access recovery tools, reset the PC, or restore it from a system image.
- Startup Settings – Change Windows startup behavior, including Safe Mode.
- Startup Repair – Automatically fix startup issues.
- Command Prompt – Open a command line interface for advanced troubleshooting.
- System Restore – Restore your PC to a previous working state using system restore points.
- System Image Recovery – Recover Windows from a specific system image file.
Conclusion
The Advanced Startup (WinRE) environment in Windows 11 provides powerful tools for fixing issues or resetting your PC. Use the appropriate method depending on your system’s current state to access this vital recovery tool.