Re: how do I change boot order?

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From: John <John@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 02:14:09 GMT

T5 wrote:

I have 3 boot options that appear when I boot

1 default >>>>> that if left goes to a blank screen nothing
2. xp pro tuneup utilities backup >>>>>> I dont use that
3. xp pro >>>> thats the on I want, how do I delete all the other guff and allow the machine to boot with the correct settings?

Load your boot.ini file into notepad (its just a text file) highlight it in its entirety and select copy, careful don't make any changes. Paste it into a follow up to you original post here. One of the MVP's will edit it for you.

John
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