Boot.ini - Display Boot Options At Boot

From: "Marc" <f@chance>
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 17:38:01 -0000

I inadvertently reset my boot.ini to its default config (windowsxp pro).

Prior to resetting it, a menu would appear at boot time with some boot
options, eg:
- normal windows boot
- safe boot
- recovery console (recovery console is installed on my hard disk)

There may also have been a 'last good config' option but I can't recall for
sure. There was also a timer count down.

With the current default config, there are few brief post messages and then
just a black screen until the windows logon screen appears.

Can anyone what needs to go in boot.ini to get the options as above to
appear at boot time?

tia
Marc

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