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Published on 12.07.09 by Brent Trahan

Set How Long Windows 7 Displays the Recovery Options Menu

Learn how to set how long Windows 7 should give you an option to start the recovery options after a crash.

  1. Right-click Computer in the Start Menu and select Properties.
  2. Select Advanced system settings int he left column of the System window.

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  3. Click Settings in the Startup and Recovery section of the Advanced tab in the System Properties window.

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  4. Check off Time to display recovery options when needed and set how many seconds you want Windows 7 to wait before booting Windows.

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  5. Click OK to save the changes.

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