Two OS's at startup

[tooty816]

Hi everyone,

I just installed a new version of Windows XP onto my laptop. It's
Dell Inspiron 2650.

I had to install it several times due my foolishness. When I finall
had Windows installed, it would always prompt me to choose from TW
Windows XP professional OS's at startup. The first choice works, an
the second one doesn't.

Thinking it was just a matter of erasing the HD and installing again,
formatted the computer and installed the same XP again. However, th
problem persists.

What should I do? I don't want this prompt everytime I turn on m
laptop.

Thanks everyone. I hope someone out there can help me!!
God bless

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

How to edit the Boot.ini file in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289022
http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/bootini.htm

FAQ #20
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html

 

[Thomas Wendell]

Can't you do it in MSconfig -> Boot.ini -tab -> "Check all ??? paths" ?


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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Yes, it can be done using MSConfig as well.

 

[Sparda]

Hi everyone,

I just installed a new version of Windows XP onto my laptop.
It's a
Dell Inspiron 2650.

I had to install it several times due my foolishness. When I
finally
had Windows installed, it would always prompt me to
choose from TWO
Windows XP professional OS's at startup. The
first choice works, and
the second one doesn't.

Thinking it was just a matter of erasing the HD and installing
again, I
formatted the computer and installed the same XP
again. However, the
problem persists.

What should I do? I don't want this prompt everytime I turn on
my
laptop.

Thanks everyone. I hope someone out there can help me!!
God bless.

You need to edited the boot.ini file
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289022