Here's how to enable the classic Windows 7-like legacy boot menu in Windows 11. It helps avoid double restart when switching between the installed operating systems.
Users that update from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and 11 will notice that Microsoft has fully redesigned the boot menu in newer operating systems. Instead of the simple classic menu with the black background and a list of available operating systems, Windows shows a more modern interface that requires an additional restart.This article will show you how to how to restore the Windows 7-like boot menu in Windows 11. It prevents Windows from restarting when choosing another OS.
This is useful for those who use more than one operating system on a single computer (dual-boot). The procedure is straightforward and only requires a couple of commands in the Command Prompt.
How to Enable Legacy Boot Menu in Windows 11
Launch Windows Terminal with Administrator privileges. Right-click the Start menu button and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
Switch Windows Terminal to the Command Prompt profile. Click the arrow-down button on the tab strip and select Command Prompt.
Enter the following command: bcdedit /set "{current}" bootmenupolicy legacy. Press Enter to execute the command.
- Restart your computer to see the changes in action.
You are done. One simple command turns on the legacy Windows 7-like boot menu on systems with Windows 11.
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