This will load theAdvanced Boot Optionsmenu.
It’s really easy to miss the small window of opportunity to press F8.
If you see the Windows 7 animation begin, then it’s too late.
If you do, and then shut down Windows 7, you’ll lose any benefit of using LKGC.
Wait for Windows 7 to Start
Wait while Windows 7 starts, hopefully normally.
It shouldn’t take much longer than you’re used to.
Login to Your Account
access to the same account you usually use.
If Windows wasn’tbootingwhatsoever, congratulations, it looks like Last Known Good Configuration worked like a charm.
Otherwise, you’ll need to test to see if the problem you were having reoccurs.
For example, if you experienced aBSODwhen you entered theControl Panel, give it a try.
If you triedupdating a Windows 7 driverand your sound quit working, try it out now.
It’s only good once since, unfortunately, Windows 7 doesn’t store multiple configurations.
In most cases, your next option is to useSystem Restore.
We have an article onhow to use System Restore to undo system changes in Windowsif you need help.
As of January 2020, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7.
We recommendupgrading to Windows 10or Windows 11 to continue receiving security updates and technical support.
