Advanced Startup Mode Options

1. Once your PC has rebooted (in Advanced Startup mode), select Troubleshoot (FIG. 333):

FIG. 333 Windows 8 - Advanced Startup Mode (Troubleshoot)

1. In the Troubleshoot options page, select Advanced options (FIG. 334):

FIG. 334 Windows 8 - Advanced Startup Mode - Troubleshoot (Advanced options)

1. Select Startup Settings (FIG. 335).

FIG. 335 Windows 8 - Advanced Startup Mode - Troubleshoot - Advanced options (Startup settings)

1. Since this selection modifies boot time configuration settings, on last restart is required - click Restart (FIG. 336):

FIG. 336 Windows 8 - Advanced Startup Mode - Troubleshoot - Advanced options (Restart)

1. After the reboot, a list of startup settings that you be changed is presented (FIG. 337):

FIG. 337 Windows 8 - Advanced Startup Mode - Troubleshoot - Advanced options - Startup Settings options

1. Select Disable driver signature enforcement (press the F7 key).
2. The PC will reboot. Once it reboots, you will be able to install unsigned drivers without any error messages.

NOTE: You can skip steps 1 - 3 by opening up a Command Prompt and enter: "shutdown /r /o".