From there, you can make specific changes on how your computer starts, when security software runs, and more. Any changes you make can have unexpected repercussions if not made correctly. Review Windows 10 and join hundreds of thousands of software users sharing their insights on G2. You'll make your voice heard and help your peers in the process. Holly is a manager on the content marketing team. An avid reader and writer, Holly graduated from the University of Missouri with a dual major in Journalism and English.
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Sales Tech All Topics. When you restart using advanced startup, you'll first get to choose your boot options. In Windows 8.
Alternatively, hold the Shift key while you click Restart in the Shut Down menu. If you're still using Windows 7 or an earlier Windows version, you'll have to employ the traditional way of entering the BIOS, i. The right moment is sometime between powering on the computer and before the operating system is launching. The window is so narrow because the BIOS essentially only initializes your hardware before handing it over to the bootloader, which boots the operating system.
Once the operating system is starting up, often indicated by displaying the respective logo, you missed the moment. You might see a message that indicates the right moment. In the absence of such a message, the right moment generally is when you see manufacturer logos before the booting of the operating system. The easiest way to not miss the moment when you can enter the BIOS is to press the right key even before you power on the computer and hold it until the BIOS comes up.
If that doesn't work, you're not pressing the right key, or something is broken. As you already gathered, it depends on your hardware. More specifically, it depends on the motherboard the BIOS is located on. Also note that a key like F10 might actually launch something else, like the boot menu. Best iPads. Best iPhones. Best External Hard Drives. Browse All News Articles.
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