So apparently when you use the “create windows boot media” tool from microsoft, it creates a duel boot for both 10 and 11. how do i get rid of 11?

Understanding Dual Boot Configurations After Using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool

Recently, I embarked on reinstalling Windows to resolve a persistent Bluetooth issue. During this process, I utilized Microsoft’s official “Create Windows Boot Media” tool, which surprisingly resulted in the installation of both Windows 10 and Windows 11 on my machine.

This experience highlights an important aspect of Microsoft’s current deployment methods: the media creation process now often includes both operating systems, leading to a dual-boot setup by default. Additionally, when booting from the ISO using tools like Ventoy, this configuration can manifest as a dual-boot menu offering both Windows 10 and Windows 11 options during startup.

While having both OSes installed might be beneficial for some users, it can also be an inconvenience if you only intend to run Windows 10. In my case, the dual-boot menu prompts me to select an operating system every time I start my computer, which I find disruptive.

If you find yourself in a similar situation and wish to remove Windows 11 from your dual-boot setup, here are some recommended steps:

1. Backup Important Data
   Before making any modifications, ensure that all critical data is backed up to prevent potential data loss.

2. Identify the Partitions
   Use Windows Disk Management or a third-party partitioning tool to identify which partitions correspond to Windows 11. Usually, they are labeled or can be distinguished by size and creation date.

3. Remove Windows 11 Partitions
   Delete the partition(s) associated with Windows 11 using Disk Management. Be cautious to avoid deleting Windows 10 partitions.

4. Update the Boot Configuration
   After removing Windows 11 partitions, you’ll need to repair the Windows boot configuration to eliminate the dual-boot menu. This can be accomplished by:

5. Booting into Windows 10.

6. Opening Command Prompt as an administrator.
7. Running the command: bcdedit /delete {identifier}, where {identifier} corresponds to the Windows 11 entry.

Alternatively, you can use the built-in System Configuration utility:

• Press Win + R, type msconfig, and hit Enter.
• Navigate to the Boot tab.
• Select the Windows 11 entry and click Delete.

• Apply changes and restart your PC.

• Verify Boot Settings
  Restart your computer to ensure that it boots directly into Windows