Changing Boot routine

[Michael West]

Hi,

I know how to boot Windows XP Home in Safe mode, and
I know how to tweak msconfig to customize boot-up, but
what I can't find any info on is this. Is it possible to modify
my default boot-up to ALWAYS present me with the Windows
Advance Options menu, so that I can ALWAYS have the choice
between booting up in Safe mode or booting up normally?
(Don't tell me about pressing F8 -- I want to have the menu
appear by default WITHOUT pressing F8.)

Thanks,
MW

 

[FrankV]

Hi,

I know how to boot Windows XP Home in Safe mode, and
I know how to tweak msconfig to customize boot-up, but
what I can't find any info on is this. Is it possible to modify
my default boot-up to ALWAYS present me with the Windows
Advance Options menu, so that I can ALWAYS have the choice
between booting up in Safe mode or booting up normally?
(Don't tell me about pressing F8 -- I want to have the menu
appear by default WITHOUT pressing F8.)

Thanks,
MW

 

[David Candy]

Make your own menu by editing boot.ini.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Scroll down to RESOLUTION >>>

Boot Menu Is Not Displayed and Timeout Value Is Not Used
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;242443

HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;289022

The Purpose of the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314081

 

[Michael West]

Scroll down to RESOLUTION >>>

Boot Menu Is Not Displayed and Timeout Value Is Not Used
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;242443

HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;289022

The Purpose of the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314081

In response to the "Let us know" at the end of your message, I don't
find any information at these three links that relates to displaying
the Windows Advanced Options Menu by default at start up. They
all pertain to showing mutiple OS choices at startup, which is of no
use to me since I only run one OS.

 

[Michael West]

Make your own menu by editing boot.ini.

And what code do I put into boot.ini in order to
display the Windows Advanced Options Menu
by default at startup?

 

[David Candy]

But you can make your own so put safe mode on the main menu..

1. Windows XP
2. Windows XP in Safe Mode

 

[David Candy]

If you read those links the other person gave you would already know.

Scroll to the bottom of http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;289022 and look at the links.


MORE INFORMATION
The Safe-mode boot modes and corresponding switches include: • Mode: Safe Mode
Switch: /safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog /noguiboot
• Mode: Safe Mode with Networking
Switch: /safeboot:network /sos /bootlog /noguiboot
• Mode: Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Switch: /safeboot:minimal(alternateshell) /sos /bootlog /noguiboot
• Mode: Enable Boot Logging
Switch: /bootlog
• Mode: Enable VGA Mode
Switch: /basevideo
• Mode: Directory Services Restore Mode (Domain Controllers Only)
Switch: /safeboot:dsrepair /sos
• Mode: Debugging Mode
Switch: /debug

 

[Michael West]

But you can make your own so put safe mode on the main menu..

1. Windows XP
2. Windows XP in Safe Mode

I'm sure you're trying your best to be helpful,
but I don't follow you.

Thanks anyway.

 

[Michael West]

But you can make your own so put safe mode on the main menu..

1. Windows XP
2. Windows XP in Safe Mode

So what you are saying is that it is not possible to display the
Windows Advanced Option Menu by default at startup?

Okay, then, does anyone have some sample code that would
produce the result shown above?

I actually read those links before I posted, and contrary to what
you seem to be suggesting, there is no reference anywhere in those
links to the Windows Advanced Options Menu, which is what my
original question was about.

Here it is again:
" Is it possible to modify my default boot-up to ALWAYS
present me with the Windows Advance Options menu ...?"


Thanks anyway,

 

[Michael West]

So what you are saying is that it is not possible to display the
Windows Advanced Option Menu by default at startup?

Okay, then, does anyone have some sample code that would
produce the result shown above?

Okay, never mind, I think I've worked it out.

 

[David Candy]

You saw my other post above to you?

 

[Michael West]

You saw my other post above to you?

Yes, I'm afraid so.

But thanks anyway.