What’s good about this method is that you can do it from within Windows or you can do it even if no one is logged onto the system. One way to start Windows 8 in Windows Recovery Environment is to simply press SHIFT and then click on Restart. Read my other post on how to boot Windows 10 into system recovery options.
It’s worth mentioning that the menu is pretty much the same for Windows 10, but it’s a slightly different procedure for getting there.
In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps and different methods to get into the boot menu. I know a lot of people who have had problems with Windows 7, but could not figure out how to load startup repair or get into Safe Mode.