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Remove the unused OS from the BIOS settings.

Remove the unused OS from the BIOS settings.

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SkyMaster280
Member
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03-11-2016, 06:38 AM
#1
I attempted to delete those settings, but it didn’t work. The tool only displays Windows. Is there another way to remove them?
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SkyMaster280
03-11-2016, 06:38 AM #1

I attempted to delete those settings, but it didn’t work. The tool only displays Windows. Is there another way to remove them?

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Kres_Jacobsen
Junior Member
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03-12-2016, 03:12 PM
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From what I can see in the image, you only have the "Default one" installed. If you're certain another OS is present and you wish to remove the current one, you need the file named "Windows.old" in the "C:\Windows.old" directory. Avoid deleting any folder called "Windows" since that would erase your newer operating system. Please note you can't delete the default OS directly; you must switch to another OS first and then proceed.
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Kres_Jacobsen
03-12-2016, 03:12 PM #2

From what I can see in the image, you only have the "Default one" installed. If you're certain another OS is present and you wish to remove the current one, you need the file named "Windows.old" in the "C:\Windows.old" directory. Avoid deleting any folder called "Windows" since that would erase your newer operating system. Please note you can't delete the default OS directly; you must switch to another OS first and then proceed.

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Hex03
Junior Member
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03-13-2016, 08:23 AM
#3
It's incorrect to remove it that way; some files need system permissions. If you encounter issues, use a deletion tool or provide access. The Windows.old feature allowed backing up older installations of Windows 10 within 10 days, otherwise all previous data would be lost.
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Hex03
03-13-2016, 08:23 AM #3

It's incorrect to remove it that way; some files need system permissions. If you encounter issues, use a deletion tool or provide access. The Windows.old feature allowed backing up older installations of Windows 10 within 10 days, otherwise all previous data would be lost.

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ViiRaL_Hyper
Member
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03-26-2016, 03:14 PM
#4
I'm uncertain about the exact steps, but you can start by cleaning the disk using Disk Cleanup, then run a system file cleanup to locate and remove the unwanted OS.
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ViiRaL_Hyper
03-26-2016, 03:14 PM #4

I'm uncertain about the exact steps, but you can start by cleaning the disk using Disk Cleanup, then run a system file cleanup to locate and remove the unwanted OS.

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03-27-2016, 09:25 PM
#5
You must install the EFI boot drive in Windows and remove any unnecessary directories. Be careful—altering the boot partition might render the whole storage device non-functional.
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EnderPearl5678
03-27-2016, 09:25 PM #5

You must install the EFI boot drive in Windows and remove any unnecessary directories. Be careful—altering the boot partition might render the whole storage device non-functional.

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GeorgePlaysFTW
Senior Member
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03-28-2016, 07:51 PM
#6
The feedback provided is quite poor. Refer to the guidelines at https://www.easyuefi.com/faq/en-US/Edit-...tries.html for instructions on editing and removing UEFI Boot Menu entries.
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GeorgePlaysFTW
03-28-2016, 07:51 PM #6

The feedback provided is quite poor. Refer to the guidelines at https://www.easyuefi.com/faq/en-US/Edit-...tries.html for instructions on editing and removing UEFI Boot Menu entries.

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Snowy0
Member
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03-29-2016, 02:21 PM
#7
Sure! Please clarify what you mean by "Please..." so I can assist you better.
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Snowy0
03-29-2016, 02:21 PM #7

Sure! Please clarify what you mean by "Please..." so I can assist you better.

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Vial676
Junior Member
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03-31-2016, 02:12 PM
#8
Those unnamed options refer to the available choices that aren't specified here.
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Vial676
03-31-2016, 02:12 PM #8

Those unnamed options refer to the available choices that aren't specified here.

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BramOnTheMove
Member
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04-03-2016, 10:41 PM
#9
EFI partition (FAT), MSR - unnamed reserved, "C:" under NTFS, Microsoft recovery utilities (unidentified), 4+5) Kali and its swap or PotPlayer
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BramOnTheMove
04-03-2016, 10:41 PM #9

EFI partition (FAT), MSR - unnamed reserved, "C:" under NTFS, Microsoft recovery utilities (unidentified), 4+5) Kali and its swap or PotPlayer