| Method | Best For | Key Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Settings → Recovery | General users, guaranteed success | Settings → Restart now | | Shift + Restart | Fastest without menus | Hold Shift, click Restart | | Command Line | Scripting, remote access | shutdown /r /o | | Key-press (Delete, F2) | Old habits, Fast Startup OFF | Tap key at power-on | | Lock Screen | When already logged out | Shift + Restart from login | | Installation USB | Broken Windows | Boot from USB → Repair |
After your PC reboots to the blue "Choose an option" screen: Select . Select Advanced options . Select UEFI Firmware Settings and click Restart . restart into bios windows 11
You might be wondering why Microsoft made this slightly more complex. The answer lies in . | Method | Best For | Key Action
Note: This method works for a full shutdown or a traditional restart. Using the “Restart” command (without Fast Startup) also performs a full hardware reset, making the key-press more reliable. You might be wondering why Microsoft made this