How to Add or Remove “Boot to Advanced Startup” Context Menu in Windows 11?

How to Add or Remove "Boot to Advanced Startup" Context Menu in Windows 11 PC!

Arjun Das December 13, 2024Last Updated: December 13, 2024

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The Advanced Startup Options in Windows 11 allow users to troubleshoot and repair their system by providing access to features like Safe Mode, Startup Repair, and System Restore. Adding a “Boot to Advanced Startup” option in the right-click context menu makes accessing these options quick and convenient. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to add or remove this option from the context menu.

Having a “Boot to Advanced Startup” option in the context menu provides quick access to troubleshooting tools without navigating through multiple settings. It’s especially useful for system administrators and advanced users who frequently troubleshoot Windows issues.

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Method 1: Add “Boot to Advanced Startup” Context Menu Using Registry Editor

Press Winkey + R to open the Run dialog, type regedit, and press Enter.

Navigate to the following path:
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell

regedit 8iGOODAjpm 1 — Navigate to the following directory

Right-click the Shell key, select New > Key, and name it Boot to Advanced Startup.

Inside the new key, create a new string value named Icon and set its value to imageres.dll,-106.

Create another string value named Position and set it to Bottom to position the menu option at the bottom of the context menu.

Create New String Value "Position and Enter Bottom as the Value" — Create New String Value “Position and Enter Bottom as the Value”

Right-click the Boot to Advanced Startup key, select New > Key, and name it command.

regedit sNTlUbsOXJ 1 — Create new Key named Command

Double-click the (Default) value of the command key and set its value to:
- shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 0

Close Registry Editor and right-click the desktop to verify the new context menu option.

Method 2: Remove “Boot to Advanced Startup” Context Menu Using Registry Editor

If you no longer need the Boot to Advanced Startup option, you can remove it by following these steps:

Open Registry Editor as described above.
Navigate to the same path:
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell
Locate the Boot to Advanced Startup key.
Right-click the key and select Delete.

regedit 9sagPfkN9X 1 — Delete the Boot to Advanced Startup Key

Confirm the deletion and close Registry Editor.

This will remove the Boot to Advanced Startup option from your context menu.

Method 3: Using Ready-Made Registry Scripts

If you’re not comfortable manually editing the registry, you can use pre-made scripts to automate the process.

Add the Context Menu

Open Notepad and paste the following code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Boot to Advanced Startup]
“Icon”=”imageres.dll,-106”
“Position”=”Bottom”

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Boot to Advanced Startup\command]
@=”shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 0″

Save the file as Add_Boot_to_Advanced_Startup.reg.
Double-click the file to run it and apply the changes.
Click allow if prompted for UAC and confirm the merge of the registry file.
Restart your pc immediately.

Remove the Context Menu

Open Notepad and paste the following code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Boot to Advanced Startup]

Save the file as Remove_Boot_to_Advanced_Startup.reg.
Double-click the file to run it and apply the changes.
Click allow if prompted for UAC and confirm the merge of the registry file.
Restart your pc immediately.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Tools

If you prefer a GUI-based approach, tools like Winaero Tweaker can help you manage and customize context menu entries, including adding or removing options like Boot to Advanced Startup.

Conclusion

Adding a “Boot to Advanced Startup” option to the context menu in Windows 11 provides a convenient way to access troubleshooting tools. Whether you choose to modify the registry manually, use scripts, or rely on third-party tools, the steps above offer flexibility and control. If you no longer need this feature, removing it is just as simple.