How to Remove Windows 10 and Stop UEFI Boot on My PC?
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TechieWizard42
I've just installed Windows 11 on a new M.2 drive in my PC, but I still have Windows 10 on another M.2 drive. Whenever I start my computer, it boots in UEFI mode and lets me choose which Windows OS to start. I've tried changing the boot order in BIOS, but only the M.2 with Windows 10 shows up as an option. Can anyone guide me on how to safely remove Windows 10 from my system? Is it really as simple as just deleting the disk partition?
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If you're looking to get rid of Windows 10, yes, deleting the partition that contains it is usually the way to go. Just make sure you don't accidentally delete the partition for Windows 11, as that would create more problems for you. Always double-check which drive contains each version before making changes!
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Don’t forget to back up your important data before making any changes. It’s always better to be safe than sorry! If you mess up partitioning, you could lose everything on that drive.
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PixelPusher21: So, if Windows 10 is on disk 3, I'm good to delete that partition, right? Just a bit worried since the Windows 11 drive isn't showing in BIOS.