Which Operating System might I Boot from, 1,2, or 3?


  1. Posts : 883
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #1

    Which Operating System might I Boot from, 1,2, or 3?


    While trying to create a "clean install" of Windows-7 Pro 64-Bit, I was presented with the option of Booting from multiple Operating Systems.

    I powered on the PC in question and what looked like a Screen from the BIOS asked which OS should be Booted.
    There was a Timer running and indicating if I did not make a decision the Highlighted version would be booted.
    #1 was titled Windows-7
    #2 was titled Windows-7 PRO recovered.
    #3 was titled Windows-7 PRO recovered.

    #1 was highlighted and I let the Timer Boot from it.
    As it turned out, it was or appeared to be the "clean install" I thought I was building.
    It works and appears to be fine.
    I checked and Microsoft thinks it's Windows-7 PRO 64 even if the Timer / Bios thing doesn't.

    #2 was not highlighted and I tried to boot from it after a Restart I selected.
    As it turned out, it was the System that was "hacked" that started my dilemma six months ago.
    It works and appears to be fine.
    I checked and Microsoft thinks it's Windows-7 PRO 64.

    #3 was not highlighted and I tried to boot from it after a Restart I selected.
    As it turned out, it would not Boot but was responsible for the Message I posted asking if anyone recognized the Message I Posted.
    It does not work at all per my booting attempt and the Message I Posted asking for help.
    Since it does not Boot at all, Microsoft must be able to identify it as Windows-7 Pro some other way than the Control Panel Report.

    My question (s) to the Forum are:

    Is it possible to delete / get rid of #3?
    If so, how?

    #1 appears to be the "default" to Boot from.
    Might there be a way to cause #2 to be the "default"?
    If so how.

    While understand how all this occurred would be interesting, I rather try using #2 in my daily life vs continuing to work on / rebuilding #1.
    Thus, the reason for wanting #2 to be the "default" Boot.

    I installed NORTON and ran it against all Boot options.
    It found the Virus I reported in another Post and cleaned it up / out.
    Right now, I'm feeling better about getting back our life's emails and whatever from #2.
    If I weren't able to do that, I would only have Spectrum and their no Windows-7 / Office 2007 Support edict to criticize. (BLAME)

    Your help and understanding are greatly appreciated.

    Mike Lynch
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 16,440
    7 X64
       #2

    Is it possible to delete / get rid of #3?...
    Might there be a way to cause #2 to be the "default"?
    If so how.
    msconfig >click the BOOT tab will give the options to Set as Default or Delete
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 883
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Yet again, you nailed it.

    In doing so, now we are able to retrieve Email from years ago.
    There is a problem sending however but that's another battle.
    Thank you for your insight and effort.
    I deleted #3 successfully.
    I reordered #2 to Boot first.
    Thank you again and again.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,933
    Windows 7 pro
       #4

    You can manage your boot options including removing and renaming with easybcd. Warning: If you mess up the boot settings you won't be able to boot your computer without doing a repair so be careful. EasyBCD - NeoSmart Technologies
      My Computer


 

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