How to Open Command Prompt at Boot Windows 8.1

Locate the Power icon in the logon/lock screen. From the Power icon hold down SHIFT key and click on Restart.

Then Select Advanced Startup Options -> Troubleshoot -> Command Prompt.

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Option 2: Windows 8.1 installation disc

Boot from any Windows 8 installation disc then Press Shift + F10 when you are at the Install Windows screen

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Miguel

I started this tech blog back in 2011 as a place to write down processes I took to fix my client systems and network. Now I write some tips and tricks to help others with the tech issues that one might encounter.

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