Missing bootcfg.exe file

[Guest]

In following the suggestions in a KB article about dealing with a dual boot
issue, I was led to a point where I was to open bootcfg.exe. I tried to do so
and got a message which said 'bootcfg' is not recognized as an internal or
external command, operable program, or batch ffile.'

I have searched my computer for a file titled "bootcfg.exe" and find no such
file. Where can I find such a file or will I have to go to my installation
disk?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

For some reason bootcfg isn't installed on XP Home. With XP Home you have
to start the Recovery Console with the Windows XP CD-ROM.

What are you trying to do?

HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289022

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

Safe-Mode Boot Switches for Windows Boot.ini File
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;239780

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Guest]

I am trying to get rid of a dual boot -- I have Win XP on two drives. I
probably could edit boot.ini in notepad, but from the KB article I read, it
sounds like bootcfg.exe would be a safer and simpler way to go. Thanks for
your interest and if you have any ideas on this subject I'd like to hear them.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Gordon,

Start | Run | Type: sysdm.cpl | Click OK |
Advanced tab | Settings button under Startup and
Recovery | Edit button

or...

Start | Run | Type: C:\boot.ini | Click OK

Remove a Dual Boot
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#19

"I have two installations of XP on the same partition........"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#20

HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289022

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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