WinRE offers many different ways to troubleshoot and fix a computer. Also, because problems can strike from many directions, Windows 10 provides several ways to access these tools. This guide will teach you five ways to access the Advanced startup options, either when you are still running the operating system or the computer is not starting correctly, to resolve the issue.

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Enter Advanced startup (WinRE) from Settings

To access the Advanced startup options (or Windows Recovery Environment) from Settings, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, this action will log you out immediately of your current session to access the startup experience.

You can also use the power menu in the Start menu, Task Manager, and Lock screen to enter the Windows Recovery Environment quickly.

Start menu

To use the power menu in the Start menu to access the advanced boot settings on Windows 10, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the action will trigger Windows 10 to access the Advanced startup menu. You can also use this method in the power menu available in the “Power User” menu (Windows key + X).

Task Manager

To use Task Manager to access the Windows Recovery Environment, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the computer will log you out from the current session, and Windows 10 will open the Advanced startup options.

Lock screen

To access the Advanced startup options from the Lock screen, use these steps:

Enter Advanced startup (WinRE) from Command Prompt

To access the Windows Recovery Environment from Command Prompt on Windows 10, use these steps:

After you complete the steps, Windows 10 will access the recovery environment.

Enter Advanced startup (WinRE) from Windows 10 setup

If you can’t boot Windows 10, you can use a USB flash drive to access the Windows Startup Settings. You’ll need to create a bootable installation media and then use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the Windows Setup will open the Advanced startup settings.

Enter Advanced startup (WinRE) from Automatic Repair

If Windows 10 doesn’t start on your device, and you don’t have the operating system installation files, then use the steps: After you complete the steps, Windows 10 will open the Advanced startup environment.

Manage Advanced startup (WinRE) options on Windows 10

While on the first “Advanced startup” screen, click the Troubleshoot option. From the “Troubleshoot” page, you will be able to access the Reset this PC feature, which will help you reinstall Windows 10 without losing your files, settings, and apps, or you can also perform a clean install of the operating system. You can access several troubleshooting options in the Advanced options screen, such as “System Restore,” to restore your PC to a previously good working condition. You can also access the “System Image Recovery” tool, which lets you recover Windows 10 settings and programs from a specific full system backup. And you can fix various problems, like bootloader issues that stop the operating system from loading using “Startup Repair.” In addition, you can also launch the “Command Prompt” to perform advanced troubleshooting. The “Startup Settings” option lets you boot in Safe Mode to repair your device from bad drivers or problems with specific applications. Lastly, you will see an option to uninstall quality or feature updates when they’re causing problems, and depending on your device, you’ll see an option to access the UEFI firmware settings. While the different methods to access the troubleshooting tools aim to fix Windows 10, you can also use the same instructions to troubleshoot and repair Windows 8.1 problems. If you use BitLocker, you must turn the security feature off before accessing the Advanced startup options. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.