Dual Booting

[Guest]

How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
Choicei 1: XP
Choice 2: Windows 2000
How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to press
enter on "choice 1" everytime?
Thanks
Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101"

 

[M.I.5¾]

How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
Choicei 1: XP
Choice 2: Windows 2000
How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to press
enter on "choice 1" everytime?
Thanks
Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101"

In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root), there is
a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will need to alter
your viewing options to see it. If you open it with a text editor, it
should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC, you will need
to be in an administrator account to open it.

P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

 

[Malke]

How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
Choicei 1: XP
Choice 2: Windows 2000
How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to press
enter on "choice 1" everytime?
Thanks
Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101"

The answer really depends on whether Windows 2000 is still installed on
your computer. If it is *not*, then Start>Run>msconfig [enter] and on
the Boot.ini tab you'll see a button to click to check boot paths (or
similar wording, I don't have a Windows machine on right now). This will
remove any false entries in the boot.ini file and you won't have to
manually edit it.

If you need more help, then please supply the missing information about
whether you have a true dual-boot; i.e., if you choose Windows 2000 you
actually boot into Windows 2000.


Malke

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
few examples, taken from your reply.

In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),

*** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?

there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will need
to alter your viewing options to see it.

*** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?

If you open it with a text editor,

*** What is a text editor?

it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,

*** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
*** nor do they know what is "apparent".

you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.

P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

*** Excellent advice!

To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
===================
1. Click Start / Run
2. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
c:\boot.org
and click SAVE.
4. Click File, then Exit.
5. Click Start / Run
6. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
8. Click File, then Save.

Your file might now look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

===================

It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
recipe.

 

[Guest]

Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it worked
pretty good.

Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in the
Windows NT directory.

Thanks again for your help

Gros Loup

The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
few examples, taken from your reply.

In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),

*** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?

there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will need
to alter your viewing options to see it.

*** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?

If you open it with a text editor,

*** What is a text editor?

it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,

*** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
*** nor do they know what is "apparent".

you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.

P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

*** Excellent advice!

To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
===================
1. Click Start / Run
2. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
c:\boot.org
and click SAVE.
4. Click File, then Exit.
5. Click Start / Run
6. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
8. Click File, then Save.

Your file might now look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

===================

It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
recipe.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Are you the original poster or someone else? Can you
still boot into Windows 2000?

Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it worked
pretty good.

Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in
the
Windows NT directory.

Thanks again for your help

Gros Loup

How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
Choicei 1: XP
Choice 2: Windows 2000
How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to
press
enter on "choice 1" everytime?
Thanks
Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101"

The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
few examples, taken from your reply.

In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),

*** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?

there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will
need
to alter your viewing options to see it.

*** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?

If you open it with a text editor,

*** What is a text editor?

it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,

*** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
*** nor do they know what is "apparent".

you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.

P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

*** Excellent advice!

To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
===================
1. Click Start / Run
2. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
c:\boot.org
and click SAVE.
4. Click File, then Exit.
5. Click Start / Run
6. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
8. Click File, then Save.

Your file might now look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

===================

It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
recipe.

 

[Guest]

- I"m the original poster and,
yes I can reboot with Win 2000 if I choose to do so when I start my PC.

Are you the original poster or someone else? Can you
still boot into Windows 2000?

Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it worked
pretty good.

Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in
the
Windows NT directory.

Thanks again for your help

Gros Loup

How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
Choicei 1: XP
Choice 2: Windows 2000
How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to
press
enter on "choice 1" everytime?
Thanks
Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101"



The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
few examples, taken from your reply.

In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),

*** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?

there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will
need
to alter your viewing options to see it.

*** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?

If you open it with a text editor,

*** What is a text editor?

it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,

*** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
*** nor do they know what is "apparent".

you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.

P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

*** Excellent advice!

To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
===================
1. Click Start / Run
2. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
c:\boot.org
and click SAVE.
4. Click File, then Exit.
5. Click Start / Run
6. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
8. Click File, then Save.

Your file might now look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

===================

It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
recipe.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Fine - do this:
1. Boot into Win2000.
2. Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
3. Type this command:
set systemroot
4. Make a note of the reply.
5. Boot into WinXP.
6. Rename the folder from Step 4 to c:\WinNT.old (for example).
7. Wait a week.
8. If all is well, delete the renamed folder.
9. Empty your Recycle Bin to free up the unused disk space.
10. Remove the Win2000 entry from c:\boot.ini as indicated
earlier in this thread.

- I"m the original poster and,
yes I can reboot with Win 2000 if I choose to do so when I start my PC.

Are you the original poster or someone else? Can you
still boot into Windows 2000?

Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it
worked
pretty good.

Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in
the
Windows NT directory.

Thanks again for your help

Gros Loup

:



How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
Choicei 1: XP
Choice 2: Windows 2000
How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to
press
enter on "choice 1" everytime?
Thanks
Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy
101"



The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
few examples, taken from your reply.

In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),

*** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?

there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will
need
to alter your viewing options to see it.

*** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?

If you open it with a text editor,

*** What is a text editor?

it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,

*** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
*** nor do they know what is "apparent".

you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.

P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

*** Excellent advice!

To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
===================
1. Click Start / Run
2. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
c:\boot.org
and click SAVE.
4. Click File, then Exit.
5. Click Start / Run
6. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
8. Click File, then Save.

Your file might now look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

===================

It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
recipe.

 

[Guest]

Thnak and I will try that.

Ciao

Fine - do this:
1. Boot into Win2000.
2. Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
3. Type this command:
set systemroot
4. Make a note of the reply.
5. Boot into WinXP.
6. Rename the folder from Step 4 to c:\WinNT.old (for example).
7. Wait a week.
8. If all is well, delete the renamed folder.
9. Empty your Recycle Bin to free up the unused disk space.
10. Remove the Win2000 entry from c:\boot.ini as indicated
earlier in this thread.

- I"m the original poster and,
yes I can reboot with Win 2000 if I choose to do so when I start my PC.

Are you the original poster or someone else? Can you
still boot into Windows 2000?


Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it
worked
pretty good.

Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in
the
Windows NT directory.

Thanks again for your help

Gros Loup

:



How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
Choicei 1: XP
Choice 2: Windows 2000
How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to
press
enter on "choice 1" everytime?
Thanks
Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy
101"



The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
few examples, taken from your reply.

In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),

*** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?

there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will
need
to alter your viewing options to see it.

*** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?

If you open it with a text editor,

*** What is a text editor?

it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,

*** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
*** nor do they know what is "apparent".

you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.

P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

*** Excellent advice!

To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
===================
1. Click Start / Run
2. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
c:\boot.org
and click SAVE.
4. Click File, then Exit.
5. Click Start / Run
6. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
8. Click File, then Save.

Your file might now look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

===================

It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
recipe.