
Windows operating system loader (Winload.exe) The previous Windows NT boot loader, ntldr, is replaced by three components: Windows includes boot loader components that are designed to load Windows quickly and securely. As an alternative, use the System Configuration utility (MSConfig.exe) to change boot settings. Changing some boot entry options using BCDEdit could render your computer inoperable.

Administrative privileges are required to use BCDEdit to modify BCD.
