How to Remove Boot Selection?

To remove a boot selection entry from your Windows boot menu, you can use the System Configuration tool, commonly known as msconfig. This process is useful if you have multiple operating systems installed or leftover entries from previous installations that you no longer need.

Steps to Delete a Boot Menu Entry

Follow these steps to remove an unwanted boot selection using System Configuration:

1. Open the Run dialog box: Press the Win + R keys simultaneously on your keyboard.
2. Type the command: In the Run box that appears, type msconfig and press Enter or click OK. This will open the System Configuration utility.
3. Switch to the Boot tab: In the System Configuration window, navigate to the Boot tab. Here, you will see a list of all recognized boot entries.
4. Select the entry to delete: Click on the specific boot entry that you want to remove from the list. Be careful to select the correct one.
5. Click Delete: With the unwanted entry selected, click the Delete button located below the list.
6. Apply changes: Click Apply and then OK to save your changes.
7. Close the utility: You can now close the System Configuration app.

Reference: How to delete boot menu entry in Windows 10 (31-Jan-2020)

Summary of Steps

Step	Action	Input/Tool
1	Open Run	Win + R
2	Type command	msconfig
3	Go to Boot tab	System Config
4	Select desired entry	Boot list
5	Delete the entry	Delete button
6	Apply and confirm changes	Apply & OK buttons
7	Close System Configuration	Window close

By following these steps, the selected boot entry will be removed from the startup menu options the next time you start your computer.