It allows you to switch between different operating systems according to your needs.

However, it can be extremely frustrating when the dual boot menu fails to appear in Windows 11.

So, lets jump right in and tackle this problem together!

enable boot menu through command prompt

This feature can cause conflicts and prevent the menu from appearing.

The system may bypass the menu and directly boot into one of the operating systems.

Incorrect bootloader configuration: The bootloader is responsible for managing the boot process and presenting the dual boot menu.

comtrol panel run command

If the bootloader is misconfigured or missing, it can prevent the menu from appearing.

These updates may overwrite or modify critical system files related to the bootloader or boot process.

Incorrect partition tweaks or corruption can prevent the menu from showing.

system and security option control panel

This corruption can cause the dual boot menu to disappear.

These programs may modify system files or configurations that affect the menus functionality.

Well discuss them one by one.

power options

4.Once the command executes successfully, terminate the Command Prompt window.

5.power cycle your gear.

2.bang out Control Panel in the command box and hit enter.

choose what the power button does

3.ChooseSystem and Securitysettings under Adjust your rig controls.

4.Next, selectPower Options.

5.On the left pane, selectChoose what the power button does.

change settings that are currently unavailable

6.On the next window, click theChange parameters that are currently unavailableoption.

7.The Shutdown tweaks will be activated.

Disable theTurn on fast startup (recommended)option.

disable fast startup

8.Finally, click theSave changesbutton to make the changes effective.

Before you take any action to opt for OS, the boot menu get disappears.

In that case, you’re free to increase the dual boot menu time.

advanced system settings

3.Under the Startup and Recovery section, click theSettingsbutton.

This will initiate the Startup and Recovery dialog box.

4.In the Startup and Recovery dialog box, locate the Time to display list of operating systems setting.

startup and recovery settings

By default, it is set to a relatively short time, such as 10 seconds.

5.Increase the value of the time setting to your desired duration.

6.hit the OK button to save the changes.

time to display list of OS

7.wrap up the System Properties dialog box and power cycle your box.

2.In the command box, typemsconfigand hit enter.

3.Switch to theBoottab and grab the OS that you want to make default.

increase the boot menu display time

4.Next, click theSet as defaultbutton.

There could be various reasons for Windows 11 not going to boot menu.

However, it usually happens because fast startup is enabled.

msconfig run command

Remember to carefully follow each step and cycle your gear to see the changes take effect.

select the OS to make it default

set OS as default