{"id":349192,"date":"2021-10-06T20:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-set-the-default-os-on-a-windows-dual-boot-computer\/"},"modified":"2021-10-06T20:00:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T17:00:40","slug":"how-to-set-the-default-os-on-a-windows-dual-boot-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-the-default-os-on-a-windows-dual-boot-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Set the Default OS on a Windows Dual-Boot Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aef0a8be68b9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aef0a8be68b9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-the-default-os-on-a-windows-dual-boot-computer\/#Set_the_Default_OS_From_System_Properties_on_Windows_10\" >Set the Default OS From System Properties on Windows 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-the-default-os-on-a-windows-dual-boot-computer\/#Set_the_Default_OS_From_System_Configuration_on_Windows_10\" >Set the Default OS From System Configuration on Windows 10<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Set the Default OS on a Windows Dual-Boot Computer&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-738773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Windows-10-logo-hero.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Windows-10-logo-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Windows-10-logo-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 10 logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you have multiple versions of Windows on your PC and you prefer one over the others, you can make that preferred operating system (OS) the default so it always automatically loads. We\u2019ll show you how to do that.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that this guide only works if you have installed multiple Windows operating systems on your PC. If you have a Windows and Linux dual-boot system, check out our GRUB2 guide to learn how to set the default OS in your case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Configure the GRUB2 Boot Loader&#8217;s Settings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To set the default OS on a dual-boot system, Windows 10 offers two ways. Both work the same and you can proceed with either.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_the_Default_OS_From_System_Properties_on_Windows_10\"><\/span>Set the Default OS From System Properties on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to select an OS as the default in Windows 10 is by using the System Properties window.<\/p>\n<p>To use this method, first, open the \u201cRun\u201d box by pressing Windows+R.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cRun\u201d box, type the following and press Enter:<\/p>\n<pre>SystemPropertiesAdvanced<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-open-system-properties.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type &quot;SystemPropertiesAdvanced&quot; in &quot;Run&quot; and press Enter.\" width=\"570\" height=\"337\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows 10 will open a \u201cSystem Properties\u201d window. In this window, under the \u201cStartup and Recovery\u201d section, click the \u201cSettings\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-startup-recovery-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Settings&quot; in the &quot;Startup and Recovery&quot; section on the &quot;System Properties&quot; window.\" width=\"432\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cStartup and Recovery\u201d window that opens, click the \u201cDefault Operating System\u201d drop-down menu and select the OS that you want to make the default.<\/p>\n<p>Then, at the bottom of the \u201cStartup and Recovery\u201d window, click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To make Windows load your default OS faster, reduce the time duration in the \u201cTime to Display List of Operating Systems\u201d box.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-select-default-os.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the default OS from the &quot;Default Operating System&quot; drop-down menu on the &quot;Startup and Recovery&quot; window.\" width=\"369\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSystem Properties\u201d window, at the bottom, click \u201cOK\u201d to close the window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-close-system-properties.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;OK&quot; on the &quot;System Properties&quot; window.\" width=\"432\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all. Your selected OS is now the default OS on your PC. Windows will automatically load this OS when you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/398493\/what-exactly-happens-when-you-turn-on-your-computer\/\">turn on your computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Exactly H<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens When You Turn On Your Computer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_the_Default_OS_From_System_Configuration_on_Windows_10\"><\/span>Set the Default OS From System Configuration on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another way to set the default OS in Windows 10 is by using the System Configuration tool.<\/p>\n<p>To use it, first, open the \u201cStart\u201d menu and search for \u201cSystem Configuration\u201d. Then click the tool in the search results.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-open-system-configuration.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Find and click &quot;System Configuration&quot; in the &quot;Start&quot; menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"345\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSystem Configuration\u201d window, at the top, click the \u201cBoot\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-boot-tab.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the &quot;Boot&quot; tab on the &quot;System Configuration&quot; window.\" width=\"632\" height=\"412\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cBoot\u201d tab, from the large white box at the top, select the OS that you want to make the default. Then, beneath the white box, click \u201cSet as Default.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This \u201cBoot\u201d tab is also where you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/107511\/how-to-boot-into-safe-mode-on-windows-8-the-easy-way\/\">boot your PC in safe mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-set-default-os.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select an OS and click &quot;Set as Default&quot; in the &quot;Boot&quot; tab on the &quot;System Configuration&quot; window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"306\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next to your selected OS, a \u201cDefault OS\u201d label will appear. This indicates your default OS was successfully set.<\/p>\n<p>Save your changes by clicking \u201cApply\u201d and then \u201cOK\u201d at the bottom of the \u201cSystem Configuration\u201d window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-save-changes-system-configuration.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Apply&quot; followed by &quot;OK&quot; on the &quot;System Configuration&quot; window.\" width=\"650\" height=\"424\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a prompt asking to reboot your PC. You don\u2019t have to im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely if you need to save open files and close any running programs. In this case, click the \u201cExit Without Restart\u201d option in the prompt.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re okay with restarting your PC, select the \u201cRestart\u201d option instead.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/9-exit-system-configuration.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Exit Without Restart&quot; or &quot;Restart&quot; in the &quot;System Configuration&quot; prompt.\" width=\"520\" height=\"208\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re all set. Windows now knows your default operating system, and it will load that on all your future boot-ups. Very handy!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Now that a default OS is set, check out our guide on how to set the default apps on your Windows 10 PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Your Default Apps in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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