Windows OS entry missing from Boot Menu in a Multi-Boot Computer

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If subsequently you install an earlier version of Windows on a computer that already has a newer version of Windows, you may find that the proper noun or entry for the newer version of Windows may be missing from the startup options or boot menu in the dual-boot computer.

Installed Windows entry missing from Kicking Menu Options

Let usa say as an example, if you install Windows 11 on a PC where Windows 10 is already installed, the Windows 11 kick bill of fare incorporates the options from the older Os'southward kick menu.

But, on the other manus, if you have installed Windows ten on a Windows 11 machine, in the Boot Menu, you may no longer be able to see Windows 11 equally an option. This occurs considering when a different version of Windows is installed, it rewrites the MBR to telephone call its own boot loader. It will overwrite the MBR with one that does not recognize the newer Windows Boot Loader.

You tin resolve this issue, as follows. Boot into the older Windows version, whose name or entry appears and open an elevated command prompt window. Blazon the following and hit Enter:

Run <D>:\Boot\ Bootsect.exe –NT60 All

Where <D> is the Drive alphabetic character. Reboot.

You lot will now be able to see the carte du jour option/s for the newer version of Windows.

At present To restore the entry for the older version, open up an elevated command prompt, blazon the following and striking Enter:

Bcdedit –create {ntldr} –d "Put Description of Menu here"

Restart Computer.

This works for Windows 11/10/8/7.

Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a x-year Microsoft MVP (2006-sixteen) & a Windows Insider MVP. Delight read the unabridged post & the comments get-go, create a Organization Restore Indicate earlier making whatever changes to your system & be conscientious about whatever 3rd-party offers while installing freeware.