How to get rid of multiple installation during XP startup

[WSW]

A few months ago I my XP installation was corrupted. When I tried to re-install, it failed. I was unable to re-install again.

I ended up installing another copy of XP on the same drive but in a different folder. The new XP installation has been working fine for the last few months.

Because I have two copies of XP installed in the same drive, when I startup the computer there is a screen that allows me to select between the old installation or the new installation. Of course the old installation is useless because it is corrupted.

Does anyone know a way to get rid of this startup screen so that XP will start automatically in the new installation?

[EzyStvy]

See the attached picture.

The easy way is to adjust the time setting to one second.

Other method is to edit the boot.ini file.

[rebon]

You could also try this...

How to go about Repairing Windows XP
1. Put your Windows XP Install CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Reboot your computer.
3. Let your system boot off of the CD.
4. Let the Setup go through the first part of the Installation procedure.
5. When you come to the screen in which it says "Welcome to Setup." press Enter to Setup Windows XP.
6. Press F8 to agree to the End User License.
7. Let the Setup search your system for previous versions of Windows.
8. When the Setup is finished searching your system, select your Windows XP Installation and press the R key on your keyboard to start the Repair Procedure.

This is the part that might make you nervous . The Setup will delete all major system files

[Oen]

Originally Posted by EzyStvy See the attached picture. The easy way is to adjust the time setting to one second. Other method is to edit the boot.ini file.

But how do I get to that part? I see the pic but dont know how to get to that program.

[aym]

Control Panel > System, and then one of the tabs, maybe Advanced, I don't remember.

[WSW]

Thanks for the advice. It works fine. A easy way to get to the Startup and Recovery options is as follows:

Computer > Property > Advanced > Startup and Recovery Settings > Edit

Edit allow me to change the boot.ini.

By deleting the line that points to the faulty Windows XP, my computer now goes directly to the good Windows XP install.

Thanks again Oen.