Re: Windows XP installed twice

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From: dickgb (dickgb_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/13/04 

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:39:03 -0700

Using this method, also using the PATH command, I determined that my system
is booting from Windows1, which I installed to get the computer to run and
retrieve my data when it would not boot. I now have both Windows1 and
Windows as well as a number of un-needed users. The machine now works
properly but I have a lot of garbage I'd like to get rid of. I would like to
remove Windows and the un-needed users, rename Windows1 to Windows and
generally clean up, but I don't want to shoot myself in the foot. Can you
please advise me what is the appropriate and safe way to achieve this.
Thank you very much in advance.
***

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> BC Wipe is not compatible with Windows XP and it should not
> be used as it will corrupt the registry (as your husband found out).
>
> Go to Start > Run and type: MSCONFIG , and hit enter.
> Click on the BOOT.INI tab and then click on "Check All Boot Paths"
> to delete incorrect boot paths.
>
> If the above does not correct the issue, then:
>
> Right-click on MY COMPUTER and select:
>
> Properties > Advanced > Startup and Recovery Settings > Edit
>
> CAREFULLY edit your boot.ini file.
> Your boot.ini file should then look similar to this:
>
> [boot loader]
> timeout=30
> default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS
> [operating systems]
> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /fastdetect
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Jane" wrote:
>
> | My husband used bc wipe and somehow delete files in xp.
> | He then reinstall Windows XP again. When you turn on the
> | computer you have to select which operating system to use
> | Windows XP This copy will load
> | Windows XP. This copy is corrupted
> |
> | Of course, I lost all my previous information. Can
> | someone tell me how to fix this problem.
>

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