Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
bcdedit /command [<argument1>] [<argument2>] ...bcdedit command
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for bcdedit; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
bcdedit /command [<argument1>] [<argument2>] ...The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/command | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<argument1> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<argument2> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
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