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Windows 7: Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager

<div dir="ltr"><div align="center">How to Change the OS Name in Windows Boot Manager</div> <div class=""> <div class=""> <img alt="information" border="0" height="20" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/images/infosmall1.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="information" width="20">   Information</div> <div class="">When you multi boot, this will show you how to change the name of a operating system listed in the Windows Boot Manager to what you want to change the name to instead. You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. </div> </div><div class=""> <div class=""> <img alt="Tip" border="0" height="16" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/images/tipsmall.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Tip" width="20">   Tip</div> <div class="">It can be real useful to rename a operating system if you have more than one OS listed with the same name, or you would like to have a better description (ex: 32-bit, 64-bit, build number), etc..)</div> </div> EXAMPLE: Windows Boot Manager NOTE: This is an example of the default Windows 7 name (left) renamed to Windows 7 (build 7000) (right) instead. You can rename the OS to any name that you like though.<blockquote> <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5659d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-boot_manager.jpg" id="attachment5659" rel="Lightbox_46702"><img alt="Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager-boot_manager.jpg" border="0" class="" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5659d1379262803t-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-boot_manager.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager-boot_manager.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5660d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-boot_manager-2.jpg" id="attachment5660" rel="Lightbox_46702"><img alt="Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager-boot_manager-2.jpg" border="0" class="" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5660d1379262803t-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-boot_manager-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager-boot_manager-2.jpg"></a> </blockquote> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION ONE <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Using the bcdedit Command </div><blockquote>1. Open a <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html" target="_blank">elevated command prompt</a> or a <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/682-command-prompt-startup.html" target="_blank">command prompt at boot</a>. NOTE: If you have a RAID setup or a PCI-E SSD as your boot drive and want to open a command prompt at boot, then you may need to use the Load <a href="http://goo.gl/AMwBBs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drivers</a> option in the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html" target="_blank">System Recovery Options</a> screen to load it's drivers first before Windows will see the boot drive to be able to use the bcdedit command on it. 2. In the elevated command prompt, type bcdedit and press enter. (see screenshot below) NOTE: This will let you see what the description (name) and identifier of the operating system(s) listed in Windows Boot Manager are under the Windows Boot Loader section(s). For example, Windows 7 (description) as {current} (identifier). <blockquote> <img alt="Name: Step1.jpg Views: 30643 Size: 217.0 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5661d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-step1.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: Step1.jpg Views: 30643 Size: 217.0 KB"> </blockquote>3. In the elevated command prompt, type the command below for a listed OS that you want to change the name of, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)<blockquote>bcdedit /set {identifier} Description "name you want" For example: If I wanted to change the name from Windows 7 (description) as {current} (identifier) to Windows 7 (build 7000), I would type this below and press Enter. bcdedit /set {current} Description "Windows 7 (build 7000)" </blockquote><blockquote><img alt="Name: Step2.jpg Views: 24585 Size: 224.2 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5662d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-step2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: Step2.jpg Views: 24585 Size: 224.2 KB"> </blockquote>4. In the elevated command prompt, type bcdedit and press enter. (see screenshot below) NOTE: This will let you see and verify the new name of the {current} operating system.<blockquote> <img alt="Name: Step3.jpg Views: 16999 Size: 226.1 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/5663d1236755312-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-step3.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: Step3.jpg Views: 16999 Size: 226.1 KB"> </blockquote>5. Close the elevated command prompt. 6. When you restart the computer next, you will see the new name listed for the operating system in the Windows Boot Manager screen. (see example screenshots at the top of the tutorial) </blockquote> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION TWO <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Using the Free "EasyBCD" Program </div><blockquote>1. Download and install the latest free version of the <a href="http://neosmart.net/download.php?id=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EasyBCD</a> program, then run it. NOTE: The free version download is at the bottom under "Download free for limited, non-commercial use". Registration is not required to download. 2. Click on the Edit Boot Menu button, select the OS (ex: Windows 7) that you want to rename, and click on the Rename button. (see screenshot below)<blockquote> <img alt="Name: EasyBCD-1.jpg Views: 11963 Size: 88.3 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172807d1314686470-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-easybcd-1.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-1.jpg Views: 11963 Size: 88.3 KB"> </blockquote>3. Type in the new name (ex: Windows 7 Ultimate) and press Enter. (see screenshots below)<blockquote> <img alt="Name: EasyBCD-2.jpg Views: 10722 Size: 86.6 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172808d1314686470-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-easybcd-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-2.jpg Views: 10722 Size: 86.6 KB"> <img alt="Name: EasyBCD-3.jpg Views: 10615 Size: 84.9 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172809d1314686470-dual-boot-change-os-name-windows-boot-manager-easybcd-3.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-3.jpg Views: 10615 Size: 84.9 KB"> </blockquote>4. When finished, close EasyBCD.</blockquote></div>

Windows 7: Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager

How to Change the OS Name in Windows Boot Manager Information When you multi boot, this will show you how to change the name of a...

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Windows 7: Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager

Windows 7: Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager

How to Change the OS Name in Windows Boot Manager Information When you multi boot, this will show you how to change the name of a...

10:46 am

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

<div dir="ltr">How to Delete an Operating System Listed in Windows Boot Manager <div class=""> Information </div> <div class="">This will show you how to delete a non-default operating system in Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 from the list in Windows Boot Manager or Startup Options (Windows 8) that allows you to select a OS to run at startup. <div class="">You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial. </div> EXAMPLE: Windows Boot Manager or "Startup Options" (Windows 8) NOTE: This is the boot screen where you select what operating system that you would like to start. By default, you have 30 seconds to choose another operating system before the default operating system will start automatically. </div><div class=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmgHMrvWVkkX1loEKD06wMD679vZD15b2oFoderGkmxIhhn51sHCV1EA5crBQnp75Oltgs0DPCKjHFLdx5VMkK10s06pCTG3D80NnSaIJmE6JO4NIx8mtTEwyWtcvbMiBKxw-HQSYvBN_/s1600/Boot_Manager-716023.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237488723485762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmgHMrvWVkkX1loEKD06wMD679vZD15b2oFoderGkmxIhhn51sHCV1EA5crBQnp75Oltgs0DPCKjHFLdx5VMkK10s06pCTG3D80NnSaIJmE6JO4NIx8mtTEwyWtcvbMiBKxw-HQSYvBN_/s320/Boot_Manager-716023.jpg" /></a>. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2RqCSkSBb2pLewYlY4cMmmR3ow_U7kfDwqxtBP5oQ92GqvqrF8DjGMxn2pDS2X6PylRelCDeuXagNlwwlnQPdRgUONMYLP1tgP3rVIu-DT4ThqzH00uGxFIsa5w-8xOIOQlmUX9jQixj/s1600/Startup_Options-719721.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237502784530466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2RqCSkSBb2pLewYlY4cMmmR3ow_U7kfDwqxtBP5oQ92GqvqrF8DjGMxn2pDS2X6PylRelCDeuXagNlwwlnQPdRgUONMYLP1tgP3rVIu-DT4ThqzH00uGxFIsa5w-8xOIOQlmUX9jQixj/s320/Startup_Options-719721.jpg" /></a> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION ONE <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Through System Configuration </div><blockquote>1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog, type msconfig, and press Enter. 2. Click/tap on the Boot tab. (see screenshot below) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVdyFUP0aSVeMKqQzFXaX3SHvM4t2rQ7yPwvuX9o7_MgvGkSLnGtFAG3uTgJS9W1uYdYXY9Tmcbptn4rhxOJlJ7zO8oy6DEgkNGZw_mDDBkYfXpB4Z6wNpJ9XIbraF0Nf3FdKBjz24i0A/s1600/Boot-722435.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237516070394466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVdyFUP0aSVeMKqQzFXaX3SHvM4t2rQ7yPwvuX9o7_MgvGkSLnGtFAG3uTgJS9W1uYdYXY9Tmcbptn4rhxOJlJ7zO8oy6DEgkNGZw_mDDBkYfXpB4Z6wNpJ9XIbraF0Nf3FdKBjz24i0A/s320/Boot-722435.jpg" /></a> </blockquote>3. Select the operating system you want to delete that is not set as the Default OS, and click/tap on Delete. (see screenshot above) NOTE: If the OS you want to delete from the list is the Default OS, then you will need to change the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2282-default-operating-system-change-default-boot-os.html" target="_blank">default operating system</a> to another listed OS first. 4. Check the Make all boot settings permanent box, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below step 2) 5. Click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfoPz5UIQvredllVaypZ_ErQzbbdLUTa0hwljgKFGGjSP1OgTTKV2b3q4LjPzzZlci5X0kQlwXCRUziss9nzd9izgvXYiri6EHsrOlxESY62zGOvqPDdJChHlDaGo-apnv_I6T7Jt9LZO/s1600/Confirm-725182.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237527684781170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfoPz5UIQvredllVaypZ_ErQzbbdLUTa0hwljgKFGGjSP1OgTTKV2b3q4LjPzzZlci5X0kQlwXCRUziss9nzd9izgvXYiri6EHsrOlxESY62zGOvqPDdJChHlDaGo-apnv_I6T7Jt9LZO/s320/Confirm-725182.jpg" /></a> 6. Click/tap on the Restart button. (see screenshot below) WARNING: This will restart the computer immediately. Make sure you save and close anything open that you do not want to lose first. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzrJzPc-Feoc2YJ9cB0GOzmRBBEWJ8WmbD6hZJ6uk1naI9wH9sYx9l36_vYWIuIngq4VAgHWd1f5ucU4AN3cxe4quD2jmY5p1fkR1-H_UScb8VVLbha1ueQOEE05BuBfzGvvIIj2VemWu/s1600/Restart-728033.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5953237539245089426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzrJzPc-Feoc2YJ9cB0GOzmRBBEWJ8WmbD6hZJ6uk1naI9wH9sYx9l36_vYWIuIngq4VAgHWd1f5ucU4AN3cxe4quD2jmY5p1fkR1-H_UScb8VVLbha1ueQOEE05BuBfzGvvIIj2VemWu/s320/Restart-728033.jpg" /></a> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION TWO <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Using the bcdedit Command </div><blockquote>1. Open a <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html" target="_blank">elevated command prompt</a> or a <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/682-command-prompt-startup.html" target="_blank">command prompt at boot</a>. NOTE: If you have a RAID setup or a PCI-E SSD as your boot drive and want to open a command prompt at boot, then you may need to use the Load <a href="http://goo.gl/AMwBBs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drivers</a> option in the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html" target="_blank">System Recovery Options</a> screen to load it's drivers first before Windows will see the boot drive to be able to use the bcdedit command on it. 2. In the elevated command prompt, type bcdedit and press enter. (see screenshot below) NOTE: This will let you see what OS is the default to start under the Windows Boot Manager section, and to see the description (name) and identifier of the operating system(s) listed in Windows Boot Manager are under the Windows Boot Loader section(s). For example, Microsoft Windows Vista (description) as {730ab458-b062-11e0-84f1-fa307df851c2} (identifier).<blockquote> <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172815d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-cmd-1.jpg" id="attachment172815" rel="Lightbox_21894"><img alt="Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System-cmd-1.jpg" border="0" class="" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172815d1379301726t-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-cmd-1.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System-cmd-1.jpg"></a> </blockquote>3. In the elevated command prompt, type the command below for a listed OS that you want to delete, and press Enter. (see screenshot below) NOTE: If the OS you want to delete from the list is the Default OS, then you will need to change the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2282-default-operating-system-change-default-boot-os.html" target="_blank">default operating system</a> to another listed OS first.<blockquote> bcdedit /delete {identifier} For example: If I wanted to delete Microsoft Windows Vista (description) as {730ab458-b062-11e0-84f1-fa307df851c2} (identifier), I would type this below and press Enter. bcdedit /delete {730ab459-b062-11e0-84f1-fa307df851c2} <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172816d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-cmd-2.jpg" id="attachment172816" rel="Lightbox_21894"><img alt="Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System-cmd-2.jpg" border="0" class="" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172816d1379301726t-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-cmd-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System-cmd-2.jpg"></a> </blockquote>4. In the elevated command prompt, type bcdedit and press enter. (see screenshot below step 3) NOTE: This will let you see and verify that the OS has been deleted. 5. When finished, close the elevated command prompt. </blockquote> <div style="font-size:large;font-weight:bold"> <div style="font-size:24px"><img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTl.PNG"> OPTION THREE <img height="20px" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/IMAGES/OPTR.PNG"></div> Using the "EasyBCD" Program </div> <div class=""> <div class=""> <img alt="Note" border="0" class="" height="16" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/images/notesmall1.png" title="Note" width="20">   Note</div> <div class="">Note provided by <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2288-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-4.html#post2167455" target="_blank">Ray</a>. If you use EasyBCD in Windows 8, EasyBCD will use the Windows 7 Boot Loader. If you would like to use the Windows 8 Boot Loader, <a href="http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2293-refresh-windows-8-a.html" target="_blank">refresh Windows 8</a>. After doing a refresh, you will be using the Windows 8 Boot Loader. Refresh will also delete the EasyBCD program. </div> </div><blockquote>1. Download and install a free version of the <a href="http://neosmart.net/download.php?id=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EasyBCD</a> program, then run it. NOTE: The free version download is at the bottom under "Download free for limited, non-commercial use". Registration is not required to download. 2. Click on the Edit Boot Menu button, select the OS (ex: Microsoft Windows Vista) that you want to delete, and click on the Delete button. (see screenshot below) NOTE: If the OS you want to delete from the list is the Default OS, then you will need to change the <a href="http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2282-default-operating-system-change-default-boot-os.html" target="_blank">default operating system</a> to another listed OS first.<blockquote> <img alt="Name: EasyBCD-1.jpg Views: 19381 Size: 87.3 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172817d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-easybcd-1.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-1.jpg Views: 19381 Size: 87.3 KB"> </blockquote>3. Click/tap on Yes to confirm deletion. (see screenshot below)<blockquote><img alt="Name: EasyBCD-2.jpg Views: 18730 Size: 20.4 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172818d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-easybcd-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-2.jpg Views: 18730 Size: 20.4 KB"> </blockquote>4. The OS (ex: Microsoft Windows Vista) is now deleted. (see screenshot below)<blockquote><img alt="Name: EasyBCD-3.jpg Views: 18861 Size: 81.6 KB" border="0" src="http://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/172819d1314692673-windows-boot-manager-delete-listed-operating-system-easybcd-3.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="Name: EasyBCD-3.jpg Views: 18861 Size: 81.6 KB"> </blockquote>5. When finished, close EasyBCD. </blockquote> </div>

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

How to Delete an Operating System Listed in Windows Boot Manager Information This will show you how to delete a non-default operating syste...

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Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

How to Delete an Operating System Listed in Windows Boot Manager Information This will show you how to delete a non-default operating syste...

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Windows 7: Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager

Windows 7: Dual Boot - Change OS Name in Windows Boot Manager

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

Windows 7: Windows Boot Manager - Delete a Listed Operating System

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