How to Perform a Startup Repair in Windows 10 Using Advanced Startup Options

If your Windows 10 PC is having trouble booting up, one troubleshooting option is to perform a Startup Repair. This can help fix common startup issues that are preventing Windows from loading properly. Here’s how to access the Advanced Startup Options menu and use Startup Repair:

Access the Advanced Startup Options Menu

There are a few different ways to get to the Advanced Startup Options menu in Windows 10:

From the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while selecting Power > Restart
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, under Advanced startup click Restart now
If Windows fails to boot twice in a row, it will automatically take you to the Advanced Startup Options
Boot from the Windows installation media and choose Repair your computer

Once your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options to see the full list of options.

Use Startup Repair

From the Advanced options screen, click Startup Repair. This will scan your system for any issues that may be preventing Windows from loading and attempt to automatically fix them.

If Startup Repair finds any problems, it will try to resolve them and then restart your PC. If it is successful, Windows should boot normally. If you still have issues, you may need to try additional troubleshooting steps.

Keep in mind that Startup Repair will not affect your personal files, but it may remove recently installed apps, drivers or updates that could be causing the problem.

Other Advanced Startup Options

In addition to Startup Repair, the Advanced Startup Options menu provides access to several other tools that can help diagnose and fix Windows issues:

System Restore – Reverts your system to an earlier restore point, removing any changes made after that point
System Image Recovery – Restores your system from a previously created system image backup
Command Prompt – Provides access to command-line tools for advanced troubleshooting
Startup Settings – Allows you to boot into Safe Mode or other startup options
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Depending on the specific problem you are having, one of these other options may be more appropriate than Startup Repair. For example, if you suspect a recent change caused the issue, System Restore could be a good option.

If you are still unable to boot into Windows after trying Startup Repair and other options, you may need to consider a system reset or reinstall. However, before taking that drastic step, it’s always a good idea to try the built-in recovery tools first.

In summary, the Advanced Startup Options menu in Windows 10 provides a powerful set of tools for diagnosing and repairing startup issues. By accessing this menu and using options like Startup Repair, you can often get your PC back up and running without having to resort to a full system reset.