Disable Windows Boot Manager in Windows 10 BIOS

What is Windows boot manager?

Windows boot manager is a component of the Windows operating system that is responsible for the user's selection of the operating system to be accessed when starting the computer. It appears as a startup menu during the boot process and displays a list of available operating systems if more than one is installed on the computer. However, sometimes you may need to disable Windows boot manager when BIOS show two boot manager.

How to disable Windows boot manager in the BIOS

As we all know, booting into BIOS/UEFI to manage boot options is quite complicated and time-consuming. This is because the keys to access the BIOS/UEFI may vary from one brand of computer to another. Usually, you need to press a specific key (usually DEL, ESC, F1, F2, F8, F9, F10, F11, or F12) to enter the BIOS/UEFI constantly to disable boot options. And, you can only specify and change the boot sequence manually. This process is not an easy task for people with no computer experience.

With the help of the UEFI BIOS Boot Options Manager feature in AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional, managing your boot options has become incredibly easy and efficient. Now, you have the convenience to change the boot order, delete, backup, restore, and refresh your EFI/UEFI BIOS boot options without manually entering the BIOS and complex boot item modifications, which will greatly save your time in managing boot options.

Please download and install it to see how to disable Windows boot manager in Windows 10 BIOS.

★Tips:

This feature only works for GPT disk, so please convert MBR to GPT if current system disk is MBR.

In addition, You can learn more operations from manage UEFI BIOS Boot Options.

Step 1. Now, you can click the "Tools" from the top tab and select "UEFI BIOS Boot Options Manager".

Step 2. Here, choose Windows Boot Manager and click the "Delete" on the right.

Step 3. After that, click the "Restart Now" to restart the computer. Then, you will see that Windows Boot Manager has been disabled in Windows 10 BIOS.

Don't worry if you encounter the Windows Boot Manager interface when booting up your computer, AOMEI Partition Assistant can provide you with detailed instructions on how to do it. By downloading this tool for free, you can also enjoy more computer convenience.

Bonus Tip: How to Disable Windows Boot Manager in Windows 10

By enabling or disabling the Windows Startup Manager, you can reduce the amount of time it waits for you to answer. You don't need to create a bootable USB if your computer still boots normally.Windows provides built-in command prompts and system configuration tools to modify the default behavior.

Method 1. Use CMD to enable or disable the Windows Boot Manager

 The Windows Startup Manager can be disabled or enabled using the Command Prompt by running as an administrator. Follow the steps below to enable or disable the Windows Startup Manager.

Step 1. In the Search Windows box, type cmd. to open the command prompt. Then select Run as administrator.

Step 2. At the pop-up command prompt, type the following command and press "Enter":

• bcdedit /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu yes 
• bcdedit /set {bootmgr} timeout 30. 

The timeout determines how long the boot manager is displayed. You can specify the timeout value in seconds as needed.

Step 3. If Windows Boot Manager is disabled, type bcdedit /set {bootmgr} timeout 0 and press "Enter".

Solution 2. Modify the Windows Boot Manager

using the system configuration You can also modify the BOOTMGR by using the system configuration.The following is the way to remove the Windows Boot Manager:

Step 1. Press Windows + R to open the Run window, type msconfig and press "Enter" to open the System Configuration Utility.

Step 2. In the System Configuration window, select the "Boot" tab.

Step 3. Adjust the timeout to the shortest possible time in seconds.

Why disable Windows boot manager in Windows 10 BIOS?

Disabling the Windows Boot Manager is not a common task, but there are situations where it might be necessary.

✦ Single Operating System: If a computer has only one operating system installed, the Windows Boot Manager may become unnecessary. Disabling it can streamline the boot process, skipping the boot menu, and potentially improve boot times.
✦ Third-Party Boot Manager: Some users prefer to use a third-party boot manager for specific purposes or to have more control over the boot process. In such cases, they might choose to disable the Windows Boot Manager.
✦ Troubleshooting: In some instances, the Windows Boot Manager may encounter issues, leading to boot problems. Disabling it temporarily can help users troubleshoot and identify if the issue is related to the boot manager or another component.
✦ Preventing Dual Boot: When setting up a new system, users may want to prevent the possibility of accidentally installing a second operating system and creating a dual-boot configuration. Disabling the Windows Boot Manager ensures that the system will only boot into the current OS.

It's important to note that while there are reasons to disable the Windows Boot Manager, it's not a common task for regular users. Modifying BIOS settings carries some level of risk, and any changes should be made with caution, ensuring that users understand the implications of their actions.

Conclusion

As you can see, disabling Windows boot manager in Windows 10 BIOS by using AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional is a simple and straightforward process. You can follow the steps provided in this article to remove the redundant Windows boot manager when you want to improve boot issues.

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