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

[Mike Lynch]

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

 

[SIW2]

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

 

[Mike Lynch]

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.

 

[townsbg]

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