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How to remove the “Uninstall” option from boot in Windows 10?

‘Delete the negative;

accentuate the positive!’

Donna Karan

What is the Uninstall option on boot?

If you are a Windows 10 user, there may be an opportunity for you to completely remove your operating system when booting it. To do that, you should simply restart your computer – this will take you to the Uninstall option on boot (if you have it), which is technically another boot menu. From it, you can move on to uninstall your current OS version and get back to what you previously had, or you can just wait approximately 30 seconds for your Win 10 to start normally.

How to get rid of the Uninstall option on boot in Windows 10?

Since you are here, chances are you have your own reasons for wanting that Uninstall option gone – we know many users do. For instance, removing it saves time on boot and, on top of that, prevents an undesirable case of your proceeding with uninstallation accidentally. Anyway, if you are looking for an easy way how to get rid of the Uninstall option on boot in Windows 10, we have good news for you: here you can find a few simple methods to fulfil your intention. Thus, no more beating around the bush – it is time for you to get the unwanted option removed:

Remove the Win 10 Uninstall on boot feature via Command Prompt

To use this method, you are supposed to access your Command Prompt with administrative privileges. To do that, navigate to the taskbar, right-click on the Windows logo icon, and select Command Prompt (admin).

Another way to access your elevated Command Prompt is to press the Windows logo key + S shortcut on your keyboard to invoke Search (or you can do that by opening your Start Menu – Search may be available there as well) and to type ‘cmd’ (without quotes) into the Search bar. Then select Command Prompt from the list of search results, right-click on it, and select the Run as Administrator option.

Once your Command Prompt window is up, do the following:

  1. Type the following command: ‘bcdedit /timeout 0’ (no quotes needed).
  2. Press the Enter button on your keyboard to execute the command.
  3. Wait until the removal process is finished.
  4. Type Exit and hit Enter.

Finally, restart your computer. The option in question is supposed to be gone.

Delete the contents of the Windows.OLD folder to eliminate Uninstall on Boot

This method is even simpler than the previous one. All you should do is:

  1. Press the Windows logo key + R shortcut on your keyboard to open the Run app.
  2. Once Run is up, type the %systemdrive% command. You will be taken to the local disk where you have your operating system installed.
  3. Look for the Windows.OLD folder. Delete what is stored in it.

Reboot your OS. See if the method has worked.

Run Disk Cleanup to remove the Uninstall option on boot in Windows 10

Another quick method to get rid of the unwanted feature is by running Disk Cleanup:

  1. Open the Search app (press the Windows logo key + S shortcut or locate Search in your Start Menu).
  2. Tap in Disk Cleanup.
  3. Double-click on the Disk Cleanup result to run the tool.
  4. Select the local disk which you want to clean – the one that stores your previous system installations.
  5. Select Previous Windows Installations when you see this option available.
  6. Wait for the process to finish.

Restart your machine and see if the Uninstall feature has gone.

Get back the Uninstall option on boot in Windows 10

If for some reason you want to get the Uninstall option on boot back, here are the instructions needed for that manoeuvre:

  1. Invoke your elevated Command Prompt window (please see the instructions on how to do that above).
  2. Tap in the following command: bcdedit /timeout 1.
  3. Hit Enter to run the command.
  4. After getting the all-clear to proceed, type Exit and press Enter to close the Command Prompt window.
  5. Restart your PC and check if the Uninstall feature is up and running again.

We hope our tips have proved useful in resolving your Uninstall option issue.

Important note: Whether you have set your mind on proceeding with Win 10 or decided to downgrade to an earlier version of Microsoft’s OS by using the Uninstall feature, you should still bear in mind that all your drivers should be up to date and compatible with the version of Windows you are running now. The easiest way to meet that need is by using a dedicated tool that can take care of your device drivers. For instance, Auslogics Driver Updater comes in extremely handy for that purpose: this tool is designed to resolve all compatibility problems that may occur with regard to your drivers and to ensure that you always use the latest, manufacturer-recommended driver software for all your devices.