Single boot alternative

There are times and different scenarios where you just want one boot alternative and not two that are standard in upKeeper. Single boot alternative is standard Microsoft configuration and more tested than multi boot alternatives. 

In upKeeper we add two boot alternatives to the boot store which makes it possible to boot to SOS (Service Operating System) or main operating system, like Windows 10. The Service Operating System alternative boots a slimed version of Windows 10 called Windows PE (Preinstall Environment) which upKeeper uses to reinstall the main operating system if needed. If you are in a scenario where you don't need or can not use the function to reinstall with local source, dual boot alternatives can be removed.

Removing dual boot alternatives can be done during installation process or after the computer installation is done or been used for a will. In this article I will describe how this can be done with an application package after the computer is installed and maybe been used for a will.    

Create a DISKPART script file (removemount.ini) with following content

SEL DIS 0
SEL PAR 3
REMOVE MOUNT=C:\Windows\upKeeper\ 

Create a command file (removedualboot.cmd) with following content

DISKPART /S removemount.ini
BCDEDIT /delete {5b595eec-a5c8-11db-92a8-0030058ccaf1}
BCDEDIT C:\Windows /c /v

Add files to to a folder in your upKeeper staging area and create an application package. Specify the folder in your application package and set uninstall command to "exit 0" or point out a revert script you have created. Let upKeeper reboot client computer after application has been installed.

Remember to test your application package thoroughly and roll out in sections of your organization.