How to Access The Boot Menu on an Acer PC

Enable the function key to boot menu option before use

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Henderson Jayden Harper

Windows Software Expert

How to

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Updated on February 23, 2024

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On Acer PCs and laptops, you can usually bring up the boot menu by pressing F12 or Del during the boot process.

However, the specific boot key for an Acer PC may vary depending on the model and the BIOS version installed. Occasionally, the Esc and F9 keys can access the boot menu on Windows Acer PCs.

If you want to enter the BIOS setup, you should usually press the F2 key during startup.

How do I enter the boot menu on Acer PCs?

Use the function key shortcode

Start or restart your Acer PC.
As the computer begins the boot process, press the F12 key multiple times until the boot menu appears.
The boot menu will show a list of available devices or boot options, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate the menu and highlight the desired device or option.

The above steps will provide flexibility in choosing the boot device, allowing you to boot from different sources depending on your needs.

We have a detailed guide on Windows 11 not booting and some steps for force starting it.

How do I enable the F12 boot menu on Acer?

Press and hold down the F12 key to access the Acer boot menu.
Press the right arrow key to navigate to the Main tab. Select the F12 Boot Menu by navigating down with the down arrow key,
Press Enter to change from Disabled to Enabled.
Close your BIOS afterward.

Can I boot Acer from a USB?

Yes, Acer PCs can be booted from a USB drive. Booting from a USB allows you to run or install an operating system or perform other tasks using the contents of the USB device.

Alternatively, you can check our article about ways to fix slow boot issues on your Acer PC and make it boot faster.

Likewise, you may be interested in our guide on what to do if your PC is stuck on choosing an operating system window.

Also, you can check our article on how to enter recovery mode on Windows 11 for details on accessing the Windows Recovery Environment.

Should you have further questions or suggestions regarding this guide, kindly drop them in the comments section.