If you’re dual-booting your Windows computer or you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer, you might have noticed that Windows displays a boot menu during startup. This boot menu allows you to choose which operating system you want to use or boot into advanced startup options. By default, Windows displays the boot menu for 30 seconds, and if you don’t make a selection, it automatically boots into the default operating system. In this article, we’ll show you how to change the boot menu timeout in Windows 11 or 10.
Why Change the Boot Menu Timeout?
While the default boot menu timeout is set to 30 seconds, you might want to change it for a few reasons. Firstly, if you’re using a computer with a fast SSD or NVMe drive, you might notice that Windows boots up too quickly, and you don’t have enough time to choose the operating system you want to use. In this case, you might want to decrease the boot menu timeout. On the other hand, if you’re using a slower computer or an external hard drive to boot into Windows, you might want to increase the boot menu timeout to give yourself more time to make a selection.
How to Change the Boot Menu Timeout in Windows 11 or 10?
To change the boot menu timeout in Windows 11 or 10, follow the steps below:-
Step 1. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key + R.
Step 2. Type msconfig in the Run dialog box and press Enter to open the System Configuration window.
Step 3. In the System Configuration window, switch to the Boot tab.
Step 4. Under the Boot options section, you’ll see the Timeout field. By default, the value is set to 30 seconds. You can change this value to any number of seconds you want. You can also select the checkbox next to “No GUI boot” if you want to disable the graphical boot screen and see the text-based boot process instead.
Step 5. Click on the Apply button and then click on the OK button to save the changes.
Step 6. Finally, restart your computer to apply the changes.
Conclusion
Changing the boot menu timeout in Windows 11 or 10 is a simple process that can be done through the System Configuration window. By adjusting the timeout value, you can give yourself more or less time to choose which operating system you want to boot into or access the advanced startup options. It’s a useful feature that can come in handy if you’re dual-booting your computer or have multiple operating systems installed.
