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What is the default boot option?
The default boot entry is the entry that the boot loader selects when the boot menu time-out expires. You can change the default boot entry to ensure that the operating system configuration that you prefer is loaded automatically. For Windows, you can use BCDEdit to change the default boot entry.
What is the function of boot MGR?
Bootmgr is the Windows boot sequence manager first introduced in Windows Vista. It replaces the NTLDR boot manager in previous versions of Windows. Bootmgr reads boot configuration data and displays the operating system selection menu.
Should I disable Windows Boot Manager?
The Need to Disable Windows Boot Manager If you are using dual OS, Windows Boot Manager gives an option to choose the operating system. However, when there’s only one OS this slows down the boot process. Therefore, to reduce the wait time we should disable the Windows Boot Manager.
How do I change default boot settings?
Press Win + R and type msconfig in the Run box. On the boot tab, select the desired entry in the list and click the button Set as default. Click the Apply and OK buttons and you are done.
How do I set default boot?
Through System Configuration
- Open the Start Menu, type msconfig in the search line, and press Enter.
- Click on the Boot tab. (
- Select a listed operating system that is not already set as the Default OS, and click on the Set as default button to make the selected OS the new default instead. (
- Click on OK. (
Why does my computer start with Windows Boot Manager?
Windows Boot Manager is used on recent versions of Windows to handle the startup process when you turn on or restart your computer. Earlier versions, prior to Windows 7, used a similar tool called NTLDR. The default operating system is usually the most recent version of Windows on your computer.
Should I boot to Windows Boot Manager?
Boot manager loads your windows. Without it your windows won’t load. Boot manager is essentially your drive where your OS is installed on. You should see something like Windows Boot Manager (name of your SSD).
What happens if I delete Windows Boot Manager?
Deleting the boot loader entry of an installed operating system (ex: “Windows 7”) will not uninstall the operating system. It will only remove the boot loader entry (ex: “Windows 7”) from being displayed on the boot options menu.
How do I choose my startup OS?
Click on the Settings button under “Startup and Recovery” section. In the Startup and Recovery window, click the Drop-down menu under “Default operating system”. Choose the desired operating system. Also, uncheck “Times to display a list of operating systems“ checkbox.
What boot order should I have?
In whatever order you want. Typically it’s Optical drive, then internal drive, but others prefer their internal drives first.