How To Remove Dual Boot in Windows – Get rid of the second OS
Whether you’re testing out a new operating
system, keeping a substitute/backup operating system or just using it to
run another environment like Linux, dual boot is a very powerful
feature. But once you’re done with the secondary operating system how do
you get rid of it without leaving any trace? Even if you just delete
the Windows folder you probably still see the dual boot prompt at boot.
So here’s how to remove dual boot in Windows so that your primary
operating system doesn’t get conflicted!
Steps to remove dual boot in Windows:
If you’ve properly installed a second operating system on your
computer, there’s probably a folder containing its files on a separate
partition. First step of getting rid of the second OS is as simple as
deleting that folder. If you’ve been really smart and also installed all
programs for that operating system in another partition, away from the
program files of your primary operating system, then it’s wiser to just
format that partition. In case your program files are mixed up, you will
have to manually delete them.
Now, to remove the prompt at the boot screen, here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Go to Start menu.
Step 2: Click Run (in case of Windows XP, Vista and 7) or right click the bottom left corner and click Run (in case of Windows 8).
Step 3: Type “msconfig”
Step 4: Go to the Boot tab. You should see your
operating systems listed, with one being the Default OS. If the Default
OS isn’t the one you want, simply highlight your primary OS and click
“Set as Default”.
Step 5: Now highlight your secondary OS and click “Delete”.
That’s it, now your PC won’t prompt on boot to select
an operating system. You can also use this menu to change how much time
the OS select screen is displayed. Let us know if you have any other
queries on how to remove dual boot in Windows and of course, comments
and suggestions are welcome!
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