How can I get rid of the "Windows Boot Manager" showing up when I only have one version of Windows?

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2014-07
  • bdukes

    I installed Windows 7 over a Windows XP installation (formatting my partition in the process). Now, when I boot, I get the "Windows Boot Manager" screen, asking me to choose between "Earlier Version of Windows" and "Windows 7." Choosing "Earlier Version of Windows" doesn't work (not that I'd want it to anyway), so how can I get rid of this screen altogether?

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  • Tobias Plutat

    While Stanley's method works, it's only a workaround. Here's a guide how to actually delete the entry. I have one thing to add (in case you mess something up): Before you use the "bcedit /delete" command, use "bcedit /export" to backup your current Boot Manager config.

  • Interceptor

    Go to the "Run" prompt and type "msconfig" (without double quotes) In the next window, go to the Boot tab and check that there is only one option. Remove the unnecessary options. This should solve the problem. If it doesn't, take a peep into c:\boot.ini. However, take a backup of the file first in a safe location. Use this Microsoft URL for more help and info

  • Stanley Williams
    1. Right Click "My Computer"
    2. Click Advanced
    3. Click Startup and Recovery
    4. Choose Default Operating System and Uncheck "Time To Display Operating Systems"

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  • Edward Tanguay

    I had Ubuntu in one partition and Vista in another.

    The Ubuntu boot manager would come up and ask me if I wanted Ubuntu or Vista.

    After installing Windows 7 over Vista, upon booting there is no sign of Ubuntu.

    Is there a way I can log into Ubuntu some how in its partition and set up the Ubuntu boot manager again so that when I boot the machine it asks me if I want to use Windows 7 or Ubuntu?


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  • Jared Harley

    The HowToGeek explains how to reinstall the Grub Bootloader after a Windows install wipes it out.

    There's also Super Grub Disk if those steps aren't working for you.