EFI Shell Access Method (How to eliminate them?)
EFI Shell Access Method (How to eliminate them?)
You have several entries listed under EFI Shell on your motherboard. To remove them, you can use BIOS settings or a boot menu tool to delete or hide these options. Since you previously used Linux, those entries might still be saved in your system. Consider using a recovery utility or a clean installation to fully clear them. If unsure, consult your motherboard manual for safe steps.
It seems like you're exploring ways to manage your boot setup. You mentioned considering a Linux live USB for previous installations. That could help isolate partitions and clean up old files. You also noted deleting GRUB directories after removing Linux from a dual-boot system, which is a common practice. Did you check if your motherboard supports an MSI model?
It was an A H81M-P33 motherboard. After uninstalling Linux, I used BCD to fix the boot process, then removed the Linux partition.
You have several entries listed in your boot options menu, likely from previous recovery or repair attempts. To remove them, you can reset your BIOS settings to default and ensure the correct boot order is set. Since you're using an MSI H81M-P33 motherboard, check your BIOS documentation for specific steps to clear boot entries. If needed, you may also use a tool like Rufus or a recovery utility to wipe the boot files before reinstalling your OS. Let me know if you need further guidance!
Save the ArchLinux image to a USB stick, then insert it into a flash drive. There’s an option to switch to UEFI shell 2.0. I haven’t had much success with the Tianocore repository, but it seems many other solutions use something similar behind the scenes. Here are two well-known alternatives from Stack Overflow (I haven’t tested them): https://en.altlinux.org/Rescue http://www.rodsbooks.com/refind