Monday, January 31, 2011

How to Delete a Second OS From Dual Boot



How to Delete a Second OS From Dual Boot

If you wish to get rid of the Dual Boot window opening every time you turn on your computer, deleting your unused operating system (OS) from the Dual Boot code is the simplest way to do it. This will not only avoid the irritation factor of having to manually select your operating system every time you start your machine, it will also prevent your PC from booting the unused operating system in the background. Deleting a second OS from Dual Boot is easy with the right settings.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1.      1
Right-click "My Computer" and select "Properties" from the list that pops up.
2.      2
At the top of the window that opens, select the "Advanced" tab.
3.      3
Click "Settings" in the section labeled "Startup and Recovery."
4.      4
Click "Edit" under the box "System Startup." A Notepad document containing several lines of code will load in a new window.
5.      5
Delete the line containing the name of the operating system you wish to delete from Dual Boot.
6.      6
Save and close out of settings.
7.      7
Restart your computer

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