How Do I Get to the Boot Menu in Windows Xp?
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For Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, accessing the Advanced Boot Options menu is achieved by pressing the F8 key as the computer is booting. As the computer starts booting, an initial process called Power On Self Test (POST) runs to test the hardware.

How do I open the boot menu in Windows XP?

As soon as the computer restarts, you will need to act quickly—be ready. Press F8 repeatedly as soon as the computer powers on. Continue tapping this key until you see the Advanced Boot Options menu—this is the Windows XP boot menu.

How do I get the boot menu to appear?

How to enter the Boot Menu. When a computer is starting up, the user can access the Boot Menu by pressing one of several keyboard keys. Common keys for accessing the Boot Menu are Esc, F2, F10 or F12, depending on the manufacturer of the computer or motherboard.

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