| title | description | ms.topic | ms.assetid | ms.author | author | manager | ms.date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
bootcfg delete |
Reference article for the bootcfg delete command, which deletes an operating system entry in the operating systems section of the Boot.ini file. |
reference |
71382e29-9b39-41c8-9c23-cf0ff829440a |
jgerend |
JasonGerend |
mtillman |
10/16/2017 |
Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012
Deletes an operating system entry in the [operating systems] section of the Boot.ini file.
bootcfg /delete [/s <computer> [/u <domain>\<user> /p <password>]] [/id <osentrylinenum>]
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
/s <computer> |
Specifies the name or IP address of a remote computer (don't use backslashes). The default is the local computer. |
/u <domain>\<user> |
Runs the command with the account permissions of the user specified by <user> or <domain>\<user>. The default is the permissions of the current logged on user on the computer issuing the command. |
/p <password> |
Specifies the password of the user account that is specified in the /u parameter. |
/id <osentrylinenum> |
Specifies the operating system entry line number in the [operating systems] section of the Boot.ini file to which the operating system load options are added. The first line after the [operating systems] section header is 1. |
| /? | Displays help at the command prompt. |
To use the bootcfg /delete command:
bootcfg /delete /id 1
bootcfg /delete /s srvmain /u maindom\hiropln /p p@ssW23 /id 3