Solved How to delete created boot files ?

[Lovus]

Hi ! I just experimented and tried to create boot files to another drive and was successfully created . So now I want to delete it because it was just an experiment but I don't know how to delete it .

Can someone help me delete this . (Please )

 

[gregrocker]

Did you merely copy Boot Files there or use a method to move the System Active boot flags to D as well?

Please post back a screenshot of your maximized Disk Management drive map and listings:

1. Type Disk Management in Start rb: Search box.
2. Open Disk Mgmt. window and maximize it.
3. Type Snipping Tool in Start Search box.
4. Open Snipping Tool, choose Rectangular Snip, click New, draw a box around full drive map and all listings.
5, Save Snip, attach using paper clip in Reply Box.

Tell us what is on each partition.

 

[kradangel]

Post also what you have in System Configuration. Click Start, Type msconfig, right click and open as administrator, go to Boot ( you can see which default and other boot os, you can also delete and change default Boot OS).

 

[Lovus]

Gregrocker :

kradangel :

I don't know what you're looking about . My only problem is deleting created boot files which I experimented and succefully created .

I've done this experiment through bcdboot command in elevated cmd . (easier way to delete SYSTEM RESERVED , No Boot Problems/No Startup Repairs )

 

[gregrocker]

It looks correct with System Active flags on C signifying it holds the boot files, so you can just delete the Boot files you copied to D.

Love your specs. Just don't let the goofing come back to bite you.

 

[SIW2]

If they aren't in use, you can rt click and delete.

If you are having trouble with that - take ownership first - there are all kinds of permission annoyances with win 8.

 

[Lovus]

Deleting it is not that easy .

I cannot see the Boot Folder on my Drive even I set Folder Option to Reveal hidden Folders .

I know this is not a big problem but I don't want a mess on my PC .

 

[gregrocker]

Where did you copy the boot files from into D?

Unhide Hidden and System Files in Control Panel>Folder Options>View.

Browse into C to confirm the same boot files are still there, but do not touch them.

Since the System Active flags are on C signifying it holds the System boot files, there's almost no chance r that deleting them from D will cause problems. But I wonder why you would want to do something so utterly inane? What is it you were trying to discover?

 

[Lovus]

OK . I created it through bcdboot command line under elevated command prompt .
What I typed in elevated command prompt is :
bcdboot c:\windows /s :d
Then a popup message will appear :
Boot files successfully created .
I was just trying it to test if I can set a non os partition to be active and it now worked . Now I am finish , I want to clean all residues from my experiments .
Hope you can help me

 

[Lovus]

You too can access your boot files through address bar "C:\boot\" , but you cannot see it as a whole folder in your root drive .

 

[gregrocker]

Delete the boot files on D, if necessary using Take Ownership Shortcut on their folder(s) only. They were never activated since the System Active flag is still on C.

In the future the best way to move the System boot files is to mark the target partition Active then run Startup Repair - Run up to 3 Separate Times which tests and repairs/rewrites all parameters. Merely copying the files and marking Active doesn't maintain the hotlink to System Recovery Options on F8 Advanced Boot Options.

 

[Lovus]

I took ownership of all folders one by one but there is still 'd:\boot' address and I have no choice but to reformat the drive .
Thanks Greg you helped me alot .

 

[gregrocker]

Why don't you ask us whether you "have no choice but to format the drive?" Instead you inform us of this based on what?

Your "experimentation" is annoying because you don't really seem interested in learning anything, even though you're at the top tech forum amongst the top Win7 experts in the world.

If taking Ownership didn't work on all files, use Unlocker. If that fails, SIW2 can help you delete anything, anywhere.

If you're going to reinstall (not "format") then follow these steps to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

 

[Lovus]

What I mean is to reformat the drive not windows .
Sorry for misinterpretation

 

[Lovus]

All of your suggestions and explanations worked , but there is still D:\boot address and I don't want any residues of my experiment so I reformatted it . I am experimenting because I want to learn and I use this forum to teach me and help me In case of anything goes wrong .

Again I am sorry for misinterpretation

 

[SIW2]

I have the boot directory on all my drives.