Windows 8 startup doesn't stop

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  1. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Windows 8 startup doesn't stop


    I installed a new partition for windows 8 because I wanted to try something, I got it installed along side of windows 7, I didn't like the way windows 8 would boot first then ask me what OS I wanted to use so I made my other partition back to primary and uninstalled windows 8. That is where the problem started, now when I start up my computer it still tries to boot into windows 8 but then wants me to press F9 to use an alternate Operating System or use other "F" keys to use multiple repair options to repair win8. How do I make it so it only boots to windows 7 again?
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  2. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Also I have completely merged the win8 partition back with the main hard drive using the "extend drive" function.
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #3

    Try deleting Windows setup in System Configuration.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...list-boot.html
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  4. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    that didnt work, if you want I can post a video of what happens
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  5. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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    Can you post a screen shot of Disk management & OS System Configuration?

    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
    Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image
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  6. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    The drive labeled "Darkdrive" is just an external hard drive.


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  7. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I couldnt get the "add youtube video" function to work so I guess you will have to open it in a new tab, sorry.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01fN...ature=youtu.be
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  8. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #8

    Do you have the Windows 8/8.1 DVD in the DVD drive?

    Try use the Rebuild BCD in this tutorial:
    Use Bootrec.exe in the Windows RE to troubleshoot startup issues

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  9. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    no, windows 7 was in the drive from trying to run a repair, I have taken it out and it still does it.
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  10. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    if I sign in on linux or something, can I just delete the BCD file?
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