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Advanced Boot Options
How to Boot to the Advanced Boot Options in Vista
Published by Brink
08-26-2007

How to Boot to the Advanced Boot Options in Vista
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  This will show you how to boot into the Advanced Boot Options screen to select options to start Vista in advanced troubleshooting modes.
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1. Start or restart the computer.
2. Press F8 on your keyboard about every second as soon as you turn the computer on until you see
the screenshot below.
NOTE: If the Windows logo appears, you will need to repeat steps 1 and 2 again.


Advanced_Boot_Options.jpg


3. Use the arrow keys to select an advanced option to start Vista into and press Enter.

Advanced Option
Description
Repair Your Computer
Shows a list of system recovery tools you can use to repair startup problems, run diagnostics, or restore your system. This option is usually only available if the tools are installed on your computer's hard disk. For example, when you only have a recovery partition from a OEM computer. If you have a retail Vista installation DVD, the system recovery tools are located on the installation DVD. For more about this, see: How to Do a Startup Repair in Vista
Safe Mode
This starts Vista with a minimal set of drivers and services. See: How to Start Vista in Safe Mode
 
Safe Mode with Networking
This starts Vista in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network.
 
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
This starts Vista in safe mode with a command prompt window instead of the usual Windows interface. To exit from here, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete or type Exit and press Enter.
Enable Boot Logging
Creates a file named ntbtlog.txt, that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup.
 
Enable Low Resolution Video (640 X 480)
Starts Vista using your current video driver and using low resolution and refresh rate settings. You can use this mode to reset your display settings, or to use a television monitor with your computer if needed.
 
Last Know Good Configuration (advanced)
Starts Vista with the last registry and driver configurations that worked successfully. For more information, see: Windows Help and How-to: Using Last Known Good Configuration
 
Directory Services Restore Mode
Starts Vista's domain controller running Active Directory so that the directory service can be restored. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.
 
Debugging Mode
Starts Vista in an advanced troubleshooting mode intended for IT professionals and system administrators.
 
Disable Automatic Restart on System Failure
Prevents Vista from automatically restarting if an error causes Vista to fail. Choose this option only if Vista is stuck in a loop where Vista fails, attempts to restart, and fails again repeatedly.
 
Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed.
 
Start Windows Normally
Starts Vista in its normal mode to the logon screen or user desktop.
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Old 05-29-2008  
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Re: Advanced Boot Options

Brink, thanks buddy. I have about as much computer geek in me as the Eelephant Man had good looks, but I got through this mess nonetheless. I used Option 1 and it worked like a charm. Many thanks and I owe you a beer.
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Your welcome Gringo, and welcome to Vista Forums.

Cheers,
Shawn
Old 08-01-2008  
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Re: Advanced Boot Options

Hello!
I'm also a computer challended guy. Just wondering, what does the advance boot do? does it speed up the booting time?

Thanks.
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Re: Advanced Boot Options

Hi Bennys,

Umm, the description of them had disappeared for some reason. They are back now. The Advanced Boot Options are used to help troubleshoot and fix problems with the computer.
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