Windows 10: Can't boot from anything in the esc menu

Discus and support Can't boot from anything in the esc menu in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi microsoftI have a Hp pavilion g6 running windows 11 home and I need help on trying to boot from anything on the esc menu.What happened was I rested... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Rayhan Azeez, Apr 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM.

  1. Can't boot from anything in the esc menu


    Hi microsoftI have a Hp pavilion g6 running windows 11 home and I need help on trying to boot from anything on the esc menu.What happened was I rested my computer and now I can't boot from anything in the esc menu.Please help me.

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  2. No startup boot menu

    Hello Kimoefat,

    Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family.

    As an initial recommendation, I would suggest you to access the System configuration utility and check if the Operating System installation path for Ubuntu exists. To do so, follow the below steps.

    • Type msconfig in the search bar and select System Configuration from the search results.
    • Select the boot tab in the System configuration console to check if the installation path for Ubuntu exists.
    If it exists, next logical step is to check if the boot menu time out has been set to 0, which results in Boot menu not showing up.

    The boot menu time-out determines how long the boot menu is displayed before the default boot entry is loaded. It is calibrated in seconds. To change the boot menu time-out, use the Bootcfg
    /timeout switch. Valid values are from 0 through 999. You cannot use Bootcfg to set an indefinite time-out.

    You can run the following Run command line to set the boot menu time-out accordingly. To do so, follow the below steps.


    • Press Windows key + X, select
      Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt

    • Type in the following command: bootcfg /timeout 10

      timeout 10
      will set the time frame to 10 seconds
    However, if the Boot path for Ubuntu does not exist in the boot menu of System Configuration utility, I would suggest you to check if the Ubuntu is overridden by the Windows installation or if the Ubuntu installation files are corrupted.

    Hope the above information is helpful. If you need further information, feel free to write to us and we would be happy to help you.

    Thank You.
     
  3. topgundcp Win User
    How do I get a screenshot of start menu?

    1. Run snipping tool ( If screen appears grayed out, press ESC, if not continue step 2.)
    2. Click to open the start menu
    3. Hold CTRL and press print Screen. Screen will appear grayed out, ready to capture.

    NOTE: This will work with all popup menus ie. Windows Menu, Context menu etc...
     
  4. Can't boot from anything in the esc menu

    Boot Menu

    Hi Harieo,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I do appreciate your efforts and time.

    Refer the thread below and check if it helps.

    Redirecting

    I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • While at boot on the Choose an operating system screen, click/tap on
      Change defaults or choose other options at the bottom.
    • Click/tap on Choose other options.
    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Apr 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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