If you’re looking to troubleshoot boot issues or simply want more insight into what happens behind the scenes during startup, Enable Verbose Mode in Windows 11 is a handy feature. It displays detailed status messages while your PC boots up—perfect for IT professionals, power users, or anyone who enjoys a deeper look at the system processes.
? What Is Verbose Mode in Windows 11?
Verbose Mode replaces the standard spinning circle with detailed information such as "Starting services," "Applying settings," and more. It’s mainly used for boot logging and system diagnostics.
?️ How to Enable Verbose Mode in Windows 11
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor (Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise)
Press
Win + Rto open the Run dialog box.Type
gpedit.mscand press Enter.Navigate to:
Find and double-click Verbose vs normal status messages.
Set it to Enabled and click OK.
Restart your PC to see the verbose boot messages.
Method 2: Using Windows Registry (All Editions)
⚠️ Editing the Registry can be risky. Always back up your registry before making changes.
Press
Win + R, typeregedit, and hit Enter.Navigate to:
Right-click in the right pane, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it:
Set the value to
1.Restart your system.
? Why Use Verbose Mode?
Verbose Mode is especially useful when:
Diagnosing boot problems
Monitoring service initialization
Troubleshooting slow startups
It gives you a clear view of each process, helping identify where delays or errors occur.
? Bonus: Combine With Boot Logging
You can also enable boot logging via msconfig:
Press
Win + R, typemsconfig, and press Enter.Go to the Boot tab and check Boot log.
Reboot, then view the log at:
✅ Final Thoughts
Whether you're troubleshooting or just curious, enabling Verbose Mode in Windows 11 gives you greater control and visibility over the boot process. Combined with boot logging, it’s a powerful tool in any Windows user's kit.
