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Windows Advanced Boot Options

An enumeration of the advanced boot options for Microsoft-Windows.

Option Description
Enable Debugging Starts Windows in advanced troubleshooting mode.
Enable Boot Logging Creates a file called ntbtlog.txt in C:\Windows during startup that logs every driver loaded during the boot process.
Enable Low-Resolution Video Loads Windows with the current video driver, but is configured to use slower refresh-rates and lower resolution.
Safe Mode Loads Windows with only the essential drivers and services.
Safe Mode w/ Networking Safe Mode along with a network driver and basic communication protocol.
Safe Mode w/ CMD Safe Mode, but only loads a CMD Terminal without a GUI.
Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Allows drivers to be loaded without a digital signature or certificate.
Disable Early Launch Antimalware Protection Prevents the early launch antimalware driver from loading on system boot.
Disable Automatic Restart on System Failure Disables the automatic restarts after a Blue Screen of Death.
Launch Recovery Environment A menu for advanced system recovery tools, including:
- System Restore
- System Image Recovery
- Startup Repair
- Command Prompt
- Go Back to the Previous Build

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