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How to Enable the F8 Key in Server 2016/2019 if Windows Fails to Start [Tutorial]
How to Enable the F8 Key in Server 2016/2019 if Windows Fails to Start [Tutorial]
Commands Used:
bcdedit /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu yes
bcdedit /set {bootmgr} timeout 10
In this tutorial you 'll find instructions on how to enable the F8 key on Windows Server 2012, 2016 or 2019, in order to access the 'Advanced Boot Options menu' (Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, etc.), if your server fails to start normally.
The Advanced Boot Options screen is the old black screen at boot like in Windows 7 and previous Windows. Advanced Boot Options lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes like Advanced Startup Options. However, you access the Advanced Boot Options screen by turning on your computer and keep tapping the F8 key before Windows starts.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung).