Boot Menu Access without Keyboards

If your keyboard is not connected to your PC after restarting, you can still access the boot menu using a simple script. This readme provides a quick tutorial on using the following script:

shutdown /r /fw /t 1

How It Works

• shutdown: Initiates a system shutdown or restart.
• /r: Specifies that the computer should restart after shutdown.
• /fw: Initiates the restart in the firmware user interface (UEFI/BIOS) to access the boot menu.
• /t 1: Sets the time delay before restarting to 1 second.

Instructions

1. Open a text editor (e.g., Notepad) and paste the script:

   shutdown /r /fw /t 1

2. Save the file with a ".bat" extension, e.g., boot_menu.bat.

3. Double-click the saved file to execute the script.

4. Your computer will restart, and it should automatically open the boot menu during the restart.

Note: Ensure that your computer supports UEFI/BIOS access via the /fw option.

Troubleshooting

• If the script doesn't work, check your system documentation to confirm UEFI/BIOS access via command-line options.
• Make sure that your system supports automatic boot into the firmware interface.
• If issues persist, consider connecting a keyboard temporarily to troubleshoot the underlying problem.

Now you can conveniently access the boot menu without the need for a connected keyboard after restarting your PC.