How to Delete an Operating System from Dual Boot Computer
Hello everyone! In this post, I'll demonstrate the step-by-step process of removing an operating system from a dual-boot computer.
There are various reasons why you might want to do this, such as having two systems and needing to delete one, or simply wanting to perform a clean reinstallation. However, please note that this procedure is not as straightforward as formatting and deleting a partition.
Nevertheless, the method I'll be showing you here is quite straightforward, making it easy to remove an operating system from your dual-boot setup. Let's get started!
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| Remove OS from Windows Dual Boot Config - Choose an Operating System |
Remove Dual Boot Menu – Fix for Windows
If you have recently installed a new version of Windows alongside a previous one, your computer's Windows Boot Manager screen will display a dual-boot menu. This menu allows you to choose between the new version and the earlier version of Windows to boot into.
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This article will guide you through the process of removing the dual-boot menu for the following Windows versions: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10.
Please note that all instructions provided here will be in English. Let's proceed with the steps to remove the dual-boot menu from your system.
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Safely Remove Dual Boot Windows 10 without Causing Problems
Fix #1 Method: Open MSConfig
Using the msconfig utility tool allows you to select which version of Windows you’d like to boot directly into when you restart your computer.
Follow these steps:
- Click Start Menu or Windows key + R
- Type msconfig in the search box or open Run Box Ok
- Go to Boot
- Select which Windows version you’d like to boot into directly
- Press Set as Default
- You can delete the earlier version by selecting it and then clicking Delete
- Click Apply
- Click OK
Then Restart your Computer.
When you opt to remove a version from the Boot tab of msconfig, that specific Windows version will not be deleted from your system, but it will no longer appear on the Windows Boot Manager screen.
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Fix #2 Method: Use EasyBCD
Using EasyBCD, you can easily remove this bug. Just follow these steps.
Click on the EasyBCD icon located on your desktop.
- Navigate to the "Edit Boot Menu" tab, which is represented by an icon resembling a wrench and screwdriver.
- Identify the entry corresponding to the previous Windows version in the list.
- Select the previous version entry.
- Click on the "Delete" option, represented by an X enclosed in an octagon.
By following these steps, you can effortlessly remove unwanted entries from the Windows Boot Manager screen using EasyBCD.