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How to enable Legacy Windows 7 boot menu on Windows 10
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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How do I enable Windows 7 boot menu on Windows 10?
Are you one of the Windows users who switch fromWindows 7to theWindows 10operating systemon your device?
Well seeing that thebootloaderinWindows 10looks completely different than the one you are used to in theWindows 7operating systemyou can find out by reading the tutorial posted below how exactly you can enable the legacyWindows 7bootmenu inWindows 10as well.
Windows 10 brought a newboot menuthat is an improvement over the previous one. Thisboot menuis graphical, and it allows you to use your mouse, which is a major plus. In addition, it offers more options and it’s more user-friendly.
Despite the aforementioned improvements, some users still prefer the older textualboot menu. One of the main reasons is because the newboot menuwill restart your PC if you’re using your PC in dual boot mode. This isn’t the case with the legacyboot menu, and instead of restarting, your PC will boot straight to the selectoperating systemthus saving your time.
Learn more about enabling Legacy Boot in Windows 10 by reading this guide.
Tutorial on how to enable the legacy Windows 7 boot menu using Windows 10
Use bcdedit
Turn theWindows 10boot menuon:
Read our detailed guide and learn to properly dual-boot Windows 10 with another OS.
Use bootrec
You can try to use bootrec feature in order to enable legacyWindows 7boot menuon yourWindows 10.
It will be the same as fixingWindows 7boot, but you will arrive to openWindows 7legacyboot menuwith one condition – having yourWindows 7installation CD/DVD. Here’s how you do it:
And there you go, some quick methods on how to change the newboot menuinWindows 10to the legacyWindows 7– likeboot menuyou are used to.
Also if you are having trouble doing the steps above you are welcomed to write us in the comments section situated a little bit below these lines and I will help you further as soon as possible.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
