How Do I Open the Boot Menu in Windows Xp?
Contents 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...
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 get to 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 change boot options in Windows XP?
Instructions
- Start Windows in an account with Administrator privileges.
- Start Windows Explorer.
- Right-click on Computer and choose Properties in the menu.
- The System Properties dialog box will open. …
- Select the Advanced tab (see blue circle above).
- Select the Settings button under Startup and Recover (see arrows above).
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