Windows 10: why is it asking me to choose operating system on startup?

Discus and support why is it asking me to choose operating system on startup? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; it’s asking me to choose operating system volume 2, volume 2, volume 3 how do i make it so that i have 1 operating system on my pc? i might’ve... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Chris P. Bacon., Dec 10, 2023.

  1. why is it asking me to choose operating system on startup?


    it’s asking me to choose operating system volume 2, volume 2, volume 3 how do i make it so that i have 1 operating system on my pc? i might’ve reinstalled windows 10 incorrectly

    :)
     
    Chris P. Bacon., Dec 10, 2023
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  2. Choosing an operating system on Startup of Pc

    Hi

    Thanks for all the previous advice to cure the above problem but still it persists.

    When I start the pc I get the option to choose an operating system with a 30 sec countdown where it then selects windows 10 (default) by itself.

    This has now been happening for about 2 weeks and previously just booted straight to windows 10.

    I would have thought there must be a way to return the pc to just boot to windows 10 as it did previously.

    As mentioned all the suggestions previous have come back all ok with no faults.

    Unfortunately the most recent advice below wont let me do it as it tells me I have to add a value of between

    3 and 999. Also the Pc is already set to windows 10 as default.

    Again would be grateful for help or advice

    Thanks

    Eddie

    Amarjeet_Paul replied on


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    Hi Eddie,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft community.

    We understand your concern and will certainly assist you to solve it.

    The issue you face normally happens if someone had a old operating system and used it to upgrade to a newer version of it or completely install a new Operating system. Hence, follow the below steps to troubleshoot the issue.

    1. Please press Windows key and R key and open the run dialog box.

    2. In the Run dialog box, please type “msconfig”.

    3. Enter the credentials (if needed), and there in the system configuration window, please select the
    boot tab.

    4. There, you will get the different Operating systems
    installed in your computer.

    5. Select the Operating system that you are currently using and select “set as default” option and then select the Timeout as “0” seconds.

    5. Select Apply and Ok.

    Please let us know if the issue got resolved or you need any further assistance.

    Would again be grateful for advice

    Thanks

    Eddie
     
    Eddiemac134, Dec 10, 2023
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  3. ' choose an operation system to start"

    Hi Bob,

    To better assist you, do let us the complete message that you receive.

    Sometimes, this could be due to two operating system installed in your computer. Just to make sure this is not the case, I suggest you to try the steps below:

    1. Press Windows key + R.

    2. Type msconfig and press enter.

    3. Click the "boot" tab and check if there are any other operating system listed.

    4. In addition, change the timeout time to 3 seconds(default)

    Let us know the result, we will be glad to help if you need further assistance.
     
    Wungraileng Vashi, Dec 10, 2023
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  4. why is it asking me to choose operating system on startup?

    ' choose an operation system to start"

    i have only one operation system which is win 10 pro even that my computer asks me to choose an operation system to start !!!!!!! sometime it boots correctly without asking me, i restore my startup, check my PC boot but nothing can fix this problem.
     
    bob hammoud, Dec 10, 2023
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