In Windows 10, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.Next to Advanced startup, click Restart now. In Windows 11, go to Start > Settings > System > Recovery.To access the Advanced startup options (Windows Recovery Environment or WinRE) from the Settings app, follow these steps. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot.Īccess Advanced startup (WinRE) from Settings The Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE or WinRE) loads.Select the Windows recovery or installation media from the list and press the Enter key.Tap the F12 key until you see the One Time Boot Menu.Connect the Windows recovery or installation media and turn on the computer.If Windows is not loading, or the computer does not start because of a Bluescreen or STOP error, the Advanced startup options can be accessed using the Windows installation media.ĭon't have the Windows recovery or installation media? Learn How to Download and Use the Dell Operating System Recovery Image. Access Advanced startup (WinRE) from Windows recovery or install mediaĪccessing the Advanced startup options using the Windows installation media is the most recommended method.
