XP boot.ini

[VietBob]

I find plenty of info on setting up multi-boot. I need to REMOVE multi-boot. The system had Windows 2000 Pro, I installed XP Pro and it helpfully set up a multi-boot. Problem is, i have removed 2000, so the multi-boot option isn't helpful, it's just annoying.

I learned that renaming \boot.ini isn't helpful. Having restored the annoying /boot.ini file, before I dare edit it I came here. Can I set the timer to "=0"? Is there a way to remove /boot.ini entirely? Or change it to an empty file? Can I remove the [Operating Systems] lines and leave the default (XP) as the only boot option?

Thanks, as always, for your feedback!

-Bob

[glc]

Control panel, system, advanced, startup and recovery options - select your default OS and uncheck the box to show list of OS's.

[Markoman01027]

Run a repair installation or fixboot

[dataDude]

Also, might be able to try Start Menu, Run, msconfig, boot.ini and manually adjust it.

[mikezel]

If all else fails, boot from your XP cd and press 'r' to get into repair mode. Then type 'fixmbr' to restore xp's master boot record.
mike

[VietBob]

Originally posted by glc Control panel, system, advanced, startup and recovery options - select your default OS and uncheck the box to show list of OS's.

Thanks, I might never have found that! Simpler and safer than Notepad! I didn't find a checkbox for listing the OS, but deleted the non-existant 2000 and set it to wait 0. Should be all good!

datadude, msconfig shows boot.ini but doesn't let you edit it, just some boot options you can add (like /safemode). That was the first place I went.

Thanks, once again, for the help!!!

-Bob