Why does my computer ask me to choose Microsoft or Recovery when I turn it on and before I log-in?

The past couple of time that I turn on my computer, it gives me the option to choose Microsoft or Recovery harddrives (I'm guessing). I properly shut my computer down the last time I used it. After I choose Microsoft, I then give me the option to choose my regular account and log-in as usual. What could be the problem that would cause this to happen?

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