Introduction to Boot.ini

Boot.ini (System File)

It is a simple ASCII text file present in root directory of C: drive. It is used on

Windows platform to provide a booting choice between (dual booting) two or

more installed operating systems, such as DOS, Windows 9x, Windows 2000

and Windows XP. It displays itself each time PC is switched on, then it loads

the operating system either "default" or as selected by the user.

Modifying the Boot.ini file incorrectly may prevent your computer from

restarting. Be sure to edit after creating a backup copy.

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Modify "boot.ini" using notepad?

1. Start-->Run:
     attrib c:\boot.ini -s -h -r

2. notepad c:\boot.ini

3. Now in Notepad, we can change the 
   "boot loader" settings (timeout & default)

   as well the "Opearting System" settings
   (rename label, change order or delete)


4. Start-->Run:
      attrib c:\boot.ini +s +h +r (enter)

Modify "boot.ini" without openning?

Ans: 1. By Usign Msconfig.exe

          Done

     2. By Using System properties

     Start--Run: sysdm.cpl (Enter)
     Select "Advanced" Tab
     Select "Startup & Recovery" --> Settings
     Now, you can change the:
        Default OS & 
        Timeout seconds