How to Access BIOS or Boot Menu using Windows 10 Recovery Advanced Startup?

Problem

Windows 8/8.1/10 shutdown is hybrid shutdown where contents of memory are saved to disk to achieve faster startup. However, turning on the PC after a hybrid shutdown does not allow for pressing F1 or F12 during startup to enter BIOS because Windows boot up too quickly to listen for a key press at startup. Follow below steps in order to access BIOS on Windows 10 PC.

Solution 1: Enter BIOS Setup Utility

1. Go to Settings > Change PC Settings > General.
2. Scroll to the bottom and click on Advanced Startup, then Restart Now button.
3. Click on Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.

Solution 2: Access Boot Menu

1. Go to Settings > Change PC Settings > General.
2. Scroll to the bottom and click on Advanced Startup, then Restart Now button.
3. Click on Use A Device > Boot Menu.

Solution 3: Shift key with Shutdown

1. Press and hold Shift key while selecting Shutdown option in Windows 8. This will make the PC perform a full shutdown instead of a hybrid shutdown.
2. F1 or F12 can be pressed successfully during startup.

Solution 4: Restart

1. Select Restart instead of Shutdown.
2. F1 or F12 can be pressed successfully during startup.

Solution 5: Disable Fast Startup

1. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
2. Disable fast startup option in power buttons.