Automating/Scripting a Clean Boot

[Guest]

I know how to perform a clean boot WinXP Sp2, but I am using it often for
gaming.

Is there a way to automate the process with a script or by setting up a
"clean boot" hardware profile?

 

[Guest]

Since you understand editing the registry for a clean boot, your next step is
learning to 'export' the keys that you don't want to load, and creating a
combined ' *.REG ' file to run to undo the entries, reboot, run the game,
then run another reg file to redo the entries.

Open regedt32 and highligh some small subkey, and use the File menu to
'export' it to a reg file. delete the key, then run the reg file. You will
find the key recreated.

Removing a key is a bit more technical. It can be done in a bat file, but
scripting is the best way.
Learn to Script: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/learnit.mspx

Run CMD, and from the prompt, type REG /?

 

[Guest]

Actually, I hadn't thought of using the registry, I had been using Msconfig
each time manually. I'll have to read some more to see to learn how to mimic
all of that with a set of reg entries.

Thanks for the pointer

 

[Guest]

This article will go through the various places you might have entries. Of
course, everyone's system is differnet on the exact setup.
How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP (Q310353):
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=kb;en-us;Q310353