Windows 10: Need help to PROPERLY install dual boot: Windows 10 & Windows 10

I finally got it! Uh-Oh, I lost it. I'll blame a bad headache. I want to change the description of my new Windows 10 OS to "Windows 10 Pro New" Please tell me the exact command to do this. Then, I'd like to switch the default boot order so that the Old version is the default (right now, the new version is the default). How do I do this?

Next, I'll want to begin loading my software into the New OS. To avoid getting stuck with a bad app installation, I could use System Restore and/or an incremental Macrium Reflect image. What would you suggest as a protocol?

Also, what software would you recommend I install first (like Kaspersky, etc.)

Thanks, Commander!

 

Finally getting there!

 

Boot into the new Windows 10. When booted into the new Windows 10, it will be the current OS. So the command would be:
bcdedit /set {current} description "Windows 10 Pro New"

To change the default, run MSCONFIG - go to the boot tab. You can change the default OS there.

I would recommend you do both - built-in Windows restore points and Macrium Reflect backups. The very first thing I would do in both operating systems is in a Command Prompt (Admin) run:
powercfg -h off

That turns off hibernation and fast startup, both of which can interfere with dual booting. I would not install any extra anti-malware/antivirus programs.

 

Well, Commander, I'm glad to find out that I'm not crazy. I've been entering that command and checking the syntax very carefully and am convinced that I'm typing it correctly. The difference is that, in my new version of Windows 10, I don't see Command Prompt (Admin). Instead, I see Power Shell (Admin) - which is what I am using. It doesn't like the parameter "/set". I don't know how to solve this problem.

 

@Nisko ... simplest way if you are using Powershell is to type CMD in the Powershell command line, press enter. That will run a regular Command Prompt. Then do your

bcdedit /set {current} description "Windows 10 Pro New"

exit out of command prompt and powershell. There are other ways, many, but this is a quick, simple way, for quick, simple results.

TC

 

If you, like me, never use powershell, then right click on a blank section of the task bar and choose Task Bar Settings and set the highlighted setting to off:

 

Thanks, Commander - that worked. I'll have to learn what Power Shell is from Google. However, I've used the command prompt for so long, I don't think it would be worth my time to learn a new system. I'm 73 years old and have used computers all my career. But I'll never reach the level of competence as you and the other folks that have helped me on this forum. But, no harm in trying! I'm always ready to learn something new. At least I know enough to follow your instructions (which are always very clear and thorough). Yes, I think we're very much alike............

Do you mind if I search you out on this forum when I need to fix/learn something?

I'm curious to know why you don't recommend any malware/virus protection.