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Enter Recovery Mode in Windows 10 With These 5 Methods
Booting in recovery mode repairs system errors and restores functionality
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Updated onOctober 3, 2024
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That Recovery Mode assists users in troubleshooting Windows when it doesn’t boot as expected. It offers many options, including theCommand Prompt,UEFI settings,Startup Repair,System Restore, andStartup Setting (accessing Safe Mode).
To boot in Recovery Mode, pressWin+Lto get to the sign-in screen, then pressShiftwhile you select the Power button and select Restart in the lower-right corner of the screen.
How can I boot into Recovery Mode on Windows 10?
1. Press F11 during the system startup
The easiest way to get into recovery mode is by pressing theF11key shortly after turning on your PC. You can enter Windows 10 Recovery Mode from boot.
Note, however, that this method might not work on all PCs. For example, some may have theF9orF12keys set by default, so verify that with the manufacturer.
2. Use Start menu’s Restart option
You can similarly access Windows 10 Recovery Mode from the login screen by clicking thePowerbutton and choosingRestartwith theShiftkey held.
3. Enter Recovery Mode with a bootable USB drive
If you can’t boot the OS due to errors or a corrupt state, download Windows 10, boot a USB drive, and access the Recovery Mode.
4. Select the Restart now option
This is another quick way to access the Recovery Mode in Windows 10 while the OS is still running.
5. Boot into Recovery Mode using Command Prompt
Command Prompt is a built-in command-line tool that helps you get out of almost any troubleshooting situation. Similarly, you can enter Recovery Mode on Windows 10 from Command Prompt.
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PressWindows+RopenRun, typecmdin the text field, and hitCtrl+Shift+Enter.
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ClickYesin theUACprompt.
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Input the following command and pressEnter:shutdown /r /o
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ClickCloseon theYou’re about to be signed outa prompt that appears.
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Thereafter, selectTroubleshoot.
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Now, selectAdvanced options.
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All the advanced options in the Recovery Mode will now appear.
That’s it! And if you were wondering, there is no Windows 10 Recovery Mode key that you need to access it. Similar steps can be applied if you want to enterRecovery Mode in Windows 11.
The solutions would help access Windows 10 Recovery Mode in Dell, Asus, HP, and most other devices. In case you face issues, find out how toperform a repair upgrade, one of the most effective troubleshooting methods.
If you’re havingtrouble entering recovery mode, check our dedicated guide.
Now that you know how to access it, why not check our guide on how toexit Windows Recovery Mode?
If you have any other queries or want us to cover a similar topic, drop a comment in the section below.
More about the topics:Windows 10 Guides,windows recovery
Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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