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« on: November 16, 2009, 09:27:51 AM » |
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How to Edit the Boot.ini file Windows XP
The boot.ini file is on the system partition at the root of the drive, usually C:\boot.ini. However, it’s a hidden file, which is probably why you can’t see it. Perform the following steps to find the file:
Method 1
To edit your boot.ini file read the following
Before we get started you may need to unhide system files and folders, to do this simply open up a folder and select Tools -> Folder Options -> View -> then scroll down and select “Show hidden files and Folders,” and then click apply and OK.
Now to edit the Boot.ini file
•Right click on My Computer
• Select Properties
•Click on the Advanced tab
• Under Startup and Recovery, click on the Settings button
• Click on the Edit button
You should now have the boot.ini file open.
Method 2
Start a Command session (Start, Run, cmd.exe).
Type the following command (ah stands for “attribute hidden”):
dir c:\boot.ini /ah
You should see the boot.ini file. Note: If you can’t find the file on the root of the C drive, you might have some boot software installed or the C drive isn’t the active partition. Check the root of each drive with the dir /ah command.
To remove the hidden attribute from the boot.ini file, type the following command from a Command session:
attrib c:\boot.ini -s -h -r
This command removes the system (s), hidden (h), and read-only (r) flags. You must remove the system attribute to remove the hidden attribute. Now, you can modify the file.
After you’ve modified it, you should reset the attributes:
attrib c:\boot.ini +s +h +r
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