Windows Boot Menu Shows Two OS Entries\Options? Here’s the Fix!

Are you seeing two Windows 11 entries when you boot your computer and also in the System Configuration (msconfig) Boot tab? This video explains why duplicate boot entries appear, what they mean, and how to safely remove them using msconfig or bcdedit. We’ll also cover BitLocker precautions, backup steps, and what to do if there’s another Windows installation on your drive. Follow this step-by-step guide to clean up your boot menu and keep your PC running smoothly!

Topics Covered:
- Why duplicate Windows boot entries happen
- How to check with bcdedit and the System Configuration tool
- Safely remove extra entries using msconfig
- BitLocker and Drive Encryption considerations before making changes
- What to do if another Windows folder exists
- How to back up and restore BCD

0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Why this can happen
1:13 - Methods explained
1:47 - Viewing the System Information tool (msconfig)
2:17 - Removing the extra entry via the command line
3:03 - Backing up your boot configuration data
3:30 - Checking BitLocker status
4:09 - Deleting the duplicate entry
4:48 - Confirming the duplicate entry is gone
5:54 - What happens if you choose the invalid boot entry
6:43 - Removing the extra entry using msconfig
7:24 - Confirming the duplicate entry is gone

Notes from the video.

bcdedit /enum /v
This lists all boot entries. Look for two entries labeled Windows 11 under Boot Loader and note their identifiers.

Backup BCD First (saved to the root of your C: drive as bcdbackup)
bcdedit /export C:\bcdbackup

Disable BitLocker temporarily if enabled (or have key handy).
manage-bde -status - to check if its enabled.
manage-bde -protectors -disable C: - Suspends BitLocker
manage-bde -protectors -enable C: - Reenables BitLocker

Delete Duplicate Entry
bcdedit /delete {identifier}

If something goes wrong, restore in recovery mode using:
bcdedit /import C:\bcdbackup

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