In Windows XP, it’s called the Windows Advanced Options Menu.
Beginning in Windows 8, the menu was replaced byStartup tweaks, part of theAdvanced Startup Optionsmenu.
Beginning inWindows 8, the various startup options are available from the Startup prefs menu.
Lifewire
The few Windows repair tools available from ABO moved to Advanced Startup Options.
What Is It Used For?
Safe Mode is the most commonly accessed feature available on the Advanced Boot Options menu.
In older versions of Windows, the equivalent menu is accessed by holding down theCtrlkey while Windows is starting.
Selecting one of the options and pressingEnterwill start that mode of Windows, or that diagnostic tool, etc.
In other words, using the menu means using the individual options contained on the menu screen.
It’s available in Windows 7 by default.
In Windows Vista, the option is only available if System Recovery Options has been installed on thehard drive.
Safe Mode
TheSafe Modeoption starts Windows inSafe Mode, a special diagnostic mode of Windows.
There are actually three individual options for Safe Mode:
In general, trySafe Modefirst.
If that doesn’t work, trySafe Mode with Command Prompt, assuming you havecommand-linetroubleshooting plans.
(accessible through the%SystemRoot%environment variablepath).
This option doesnotchange the display driver in any way.
In Windows XP, this option is listed asEnable VGA Modebut functions exactly the same.
Directory Services Restore Mode
TheDirectory Services Restore Modeoption repairs the directory service.
This option isn’t available on Windows XP’s menu.
Start Windows Normally
TheStart Windows Normallyoption starts Windows inNormal Mode.
Reboot
TheRebootoption is only available in Windows XP and does just that:reboots your box.
This option might not be available in all operating systems.
