How to Edit the Boot Configuration Database (BCD) in Windows 11

BCDEdit Important Commands You Should Know

1. bcdedit /bootdebug

This command is used to enable or disable the debugger for a specific boot entry. Example:

bcdedit /store C:\BootDebugLog /bootdebug {current} ON

2. bcdedit /bootsequence

This command specifies the boot order for a single boot. Example:

bcdedit /bootsequence {e397815a-15a9-11e5-9622-fc025c6ab93c} {current} {ntldr}

3. bcdedit /copy

This command makes a copy of an existing boot entry. Example:

bcdedit /copy {e397815a-15a9-11e5-9622-fc025c6ab93c} /d “Copy of Windows 11”

4. bcdedit /create

This command creates a new boot entry. Example:

bcdedit /create {ntldr} /d “Compatibility OS”

5. bcdedit /delete

This command deletes certain boot entries. Example:

bcdedit /delete {cbd971bf-b7b8-4885-951a-fa03044f5d71} /cleanup