I changed the setting by running %26quot;MSCONFIG%26quot; file (BOOT.INI - marked %26quot;safe mode%26quot;) to run the system in safe mode so that I can scan my laptop for viruses.
It started in SAFE MODE but is not accepting the password to log on to windows (I am sure the password is correct). Now that I want to change back to NORMAL MODE log on, it doesn't works. I pressed F8 key to run the NORMAL MODE but it always goes in SAFE MODE. I cant make changes in MSCONFIG file since I am not able to log on to syste.
Please help... how I can change back to NORMAL MODE?
I tried to press ALT+CTRL+DEL, while being in safe mode log on... but it does not work.
Might be something disabled for higher security.
How to return to %26quot;normal mode%26quot; from %26quot;safe mode%26quot; in windows xp professional?
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How to return to %26quot;normal mode%26quot; from %26quot;safe mode%26quot; in windows xp professional?
The only difference between safe mode and normal mode is which drivers are loaded - nothing to do with security. Start in safe mode, log in as Administrator (no password), and run msconfig. If you can't, you need more help than you can get here - bring the computer to someone who can boot from a Linux CD and reset your boot files.
Friday 16 September 2011
DELL laptop m140 desktop flashing on off then totally off?
my dell laptop was working fine..i got a new acer and hooked it up wireless then my dell seemed to mess up..when i boot desktop doesnt come up or it comes up loads then flashes on and off then totally off..i had to be fast. but i got a cole scans to run and did find viruses how they got ini dont know because i had to get lnksys my wireless router to help me get the acer up and running on wireles and they did tell me id have to reset my dell ..but i cant cause of the flashing desk topstill someting in it maybe.. i know i had to change some codes on my wireless but why would it affect my dell .. anyhelp thanks..steve
DELL laptop m140 desktop flashing on off then totally off?
I can tell you that the Acer has nothing to do with whats happening to the Dell. Maybe computer is over heating or to many items plug into the same outlet. if those 2 are not it then you got a hardware problem.
DELL laptop m140 desktop flashing on off then totally off?
I can tell you that the Acer has nothing to do with whats happening to the Dell. Maybe computer is over heating or to many items plug into the same outlet. if those 2 are not it then you got a hardware problem.
Hi,my name is danny,i have the game c and c generals and cheat code.?
i dont understand how to use the code,backup the file before editing!!!it is possible to edit the ini.big file in your game directory.Butyou have to use a hex -editor.Do not change the lenght of the fileor the game will not boot again..Just Overwrite the text you need.Example:Search for %26quot;Buildcost%26quot;and overwriteit like%26quot;Buildcost=2000%26quot;Orig. %26quot;Buildcost=0000%26quot;Faked.Do not DELETE anything. ok i have a hex editor, but i still dont understand . plz someone help,Thanks very much.p.s how do you use hex editor.
Hi,my name is danny,i have the game c and c generals and cheat code.?
Cheater-Eater.com
Your source for the latest cheats, game codes, prizes, gaming news, technology news and more.
http://www.cheater-eater.com
Hi,my name is danny,i have the game c and c generals and cheat code.?
Are you talking about Command and Conquer Generals? If so, you may want to specify that to eliminate any confusion.
why play the game if you cheat at it ? lol do you pick up and throw golf balls too when you play golf , or walk up and stick darts in the bulleye instead of throwing them
strategy guide avail on www.onsaletag.com
Hi,my name is danny,i have the game c and c generals and cheat code.?
Cheater-Eater.com
Your source for the latest cheats, game codes, prizes, gaming news, technology news and more.
http://www.cheater-eater.com
Hi,my name is danny,i have the game c and c generals and cheat code.?
Are you talking about Command and Conquer Generals? If so, you may want to specify that to eliminate any confusion.
why play the game if you cheat at it ? lol do you pick up and throw golf balls too when you play golf , or walk up and stick darts in the bulleye instead of throwing them
strategy guide avail on www.onsaletag.com
Certain changes in my Earlier Question. Please help?
Computer problem....Please help?
I use Windows XP Professional. So, I have basically two problems.
Problem1:
Whenever I switch on my computer it says %26quot;Invalid file boot.ini Loading from C:\Windows\%26quot; and then the Windows start booting.
Problem 2:
I used Nero 7. I uninstalled it. I wanted to install Nero 8 but it said that some cab file is corrupt and it rolled back all the actions performed.
Then I tried installing the Nero 7 back and it says the same thing and rolled back every action.
What is the matter with my computer?? How to eradicate these problems???
I don't have any System32 file in my C:\Program files\Windows\
I forgot to mention that a new file is created named User Images.bmp containing funny emoticons.
Many of my files of any extension (nothing in particular) are blue in color. Why is that??
I use avira as my antivirus
Certain changes in my Earlier Question. Please help?
Re-Install your windows it is the esiest and probably fastest way
Certain changes in my Earlier Question. Please help?
To fix the boot.ini problem, open 'Notepad' (Start%26gt;all Programs%26gt;Accessories) copy the following and paste it into notepad, save as 'newboot'
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /NOEXECUTE=OPTIN /FASTDETECT
Click Start right click My Computer choose Properties%26gt;Advanced tab.
Under startup and Recovery click Settings then Edit. Replace the boot.ini (highlight all and press backspace) with the one saved in Notepad as 'newboot', click Ok%26gt;Apply%26gt;OK restart.
Download, install, update and run full scans, in safe mode*, with these programs...
http://www.malwarebytes.org
http://www.superantispyware.com
Then re-start.
If you still can't run a scan, go into the scanner's folder and re-name the .exe file to 'MyFile.exe' and try in safe mode again. Some malware prevent the execution of anti spy/mal/virus scans by blocking them by name.
You should consider getting rid of norton for a good Anti-Virus program.
Try one of these free ones...
http://www.avast.com/eng/download.html
http://free.avg.com/download
*Note: On start up (before Windows loads) keep tapping either F5 or F8 then use arrow keys to highlight 'Safe Mode' click on a user account, enter the password (if you don't know it, there probably isn't one so leave it blank) and hit enter/return.
I use Windows XP Professional. So, I have basically two problems.
Problem1:
Whenever I switch on my computer it says %26quot;Invalid file boot.ini Loading from C:\Windows\%26quot; and then the Windows start booting.
Problem 2:
I used Nero 7. I uninstalled it. I wanted to install Nero 8 but it said that some cab file is corrupt and it rolled back all the actions performed.
Then I tried installing the Nero 7 back and it says the same thing and rolled back every action.
What is the matter with my computer?? How to eradicate these problems???
I don't have any System32 file in my C:\Program files\Windows\
I forgot to mention that a new file is created named User Images.bmp containing funny emoticons.
Many of my files of any extension (nothing in particular) are blue in color. Why is that??
I use avira as my antivirus
Certain changes in my Earlier Question. Please help?
Re-Install your windows it is the esiest and probably fastest way
Certain changes in my Earlier Question. Please help?
To fix the boot.ini problem, open 'Notepad' (Start%26gt;all Programs%26gt;Accessories) copy the following and paste it into notepad, save as 'newboot'
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /NOEXECUTE=OPTIN /FASTDETECT
Click Start right click My Computer choose Properties%26gt;Advanced tab.
Under startup and Recovery click Settings then Edit. Replace the boot.ini (highlight all and press backspace) with the one saved in Notepad as 'newboot', click Ok%26gt;Apply%26gt;OK restart.
Download, install, update and run full scans, in safe mode*, with these programs...
http://www.malwarebytes.org
http://www.superantispyware.com
Then re-start.
If you still can't run a scan, go into the scanner's folder and re-name the .exe file to 'MyFile.exe' and try in safe mode again. Some malware prevent the execution of anti spy/mal/virus scans by blocking them by name.
You should consider getting rid of norton for a good Anti-Virus program.
Try one of these free ones...
http://www.avast.com/eng/download.html
http://free.avg.com/download
*Note: On start up (before Windows loads) keep tapping either F5 or F8 then use arrow keys to highlight 'Safe Mode' click on a user account, enter the password (if you don't know it, there probably isn't one so leave it blank) and hit enter/return.
My system files are on the wrong volume...?
I had 2 partitions, c: and d:, c=windows and programs d=files, backup, etc..
i formatted c: and reinstalled windows XP, then windows installed
/windows
/program files
/documents and settings
etc..
inside C:
BUT!! it installed all the root system files (ntldr, boot.ini, command.com, ntdetect.com etc.) and some others on D: !!
but i want my D: shared, and organized and Neet.
How can i change their call path to be able to move them to C:
thx a lot !
My system files are on the wrong volume...?
If your computer boots up from disk C: then all is well. No problem. The system files may be on C and hidden.
If the computer does not boot from C: as it should go to drive D at the command prompt. When you get to D:%26gt; type:
sys C:
this will put the system on drive C:
My system files are on the wrong volume...?
Windows, AV and firewall are all that need to be on C drive, the rest on the other partition, which means you have to manually pick the drive to where if goes otherwise it will by default put it on c drive?loreal hair gives out fashion advice
i formatted c: and reinstalled windows XP, then windows installed
/windows
/program files
/documents and settings
etc..
inside C:
BUT!! it installed all the root system files (ntldr, boot.ini, command.com, ntdetect.com etc.) and some others on D: !!
but i want my D: shared, and organized and Neet.
How can i change their call path to be able to move them to C:
thx a lot !
My system files are on the wrong volume...?
If your computer boots up from disk C: then all is well. No problem. The system files may be on C and hidden.
If the computer does not boot from C: as it should go to drive D at the command prompt. When you get to D:%26gt; type:
sys C:
this will put the system on drive C:
My system files are on the wrong volume...?
Windows, AV and firewall are all that need to be on C drive, the rest on the other partition, which means you have to manually pick the drive to where if goes otherwise it will by default put it on c drive?
How can I redownload Windows XP on my computer if I acidentally deleted it? (PLEASE HELP!!!) (involves Linux)?
please read this cause I'm desperate to get Windows XP (Home Edition) back. read this whole thing if you can but the main question is in the last paragraph. I've had a Sony Vaio home computer for over 3 years now and it originally had Windows XP installed on it and my dad said something about the computer first asking him if he wanted to make a Recovery Disk cause it didn't come with a Windows Startup disk or a Recovery disk. well he did make it and the computer burned the files onto a DVD+R disk but that disk never helped fix Windows XP.
there was one day when my brother accidentally pressed the power button on the side of the computer instead of shutting the computer down. that happened many times before and nothing happened but after that time, whenever I started the computer back up, this message would always come up when my computer started up (below, and my question continues after the message so please keep reading!)
We aplogize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last Known Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure what caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Start Windows Normally
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.
--------------------------------------鈥?br>
well that was the whole message that showed up. none of the Safe Modes ever worked when I tried them and when I tried Last Known Good Configuration or Start Windows Normally then it would start to load then the computer restarted and went back to that same message. and I did try the F8 options thing and nothing on that list helped.
But I fortunately had a Linux (Ubuntu) disk made a long time ago and I always used that as a Live disc to go on the internet and stuff but that was really slow and sucked. so I actually installed Ubuntu on this computer and I accidentally deleted Windows XP. I've been using it for the past 2 months and I really don't like Ubuntu at all and I really want Windows XP back. so what I want to know is if I actually have to go out and find something like a Windows Startup disk or a Windows Recovery disk. and if I do then where can I find one? but if there is an actual way to reinstall it on this computer by using Ubuntu and its internet or bring it back without going and getting that disk then please let me know =] or would it work if I borrowed someones disk?
(and also I already tried the way where you get the Boot.ini, NTLDR, and Ntdetect.com files from another computer and put them onto a disk and stick it in this computer)
I would really appreciate it if someone could help or at least tell me some options that I have but nothing expensive.
How can I redownload Windows XP on my computer if I acidentally deleted it? (PLEASE HELP!!!) (involves Linux)?
You may still have windows on your computer but by putting Ubuntu on and if it does not come up with a bootloader screen EG windows / ubuntu you will never get windows back as original.
Find a friend who has a copy of windows
Download %26quot; Hirens Boot CD %26quot; burn to disk and boot from it
Choose section 1 Partition magic and reformat and partition your hard drive in NTFS
Then use friends or bought copy of windows to reinstall it
there was one day when my brother accidentally pressed the power button on the side of the computer instead of shutting the computer down. that happened many times before and nothing happened but after that time, whenever I started the computer back up, this message would always come up when my computer started up (below, and my question continues after the message so please keep reading!)
We aplogize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last Known Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure what caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Start Windows Normally
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.
--------------------------------------鈥?br>
well that was the whole message that showed up. none of the Safe Modes ever worked when I tried them and when I tried Last Known Good Configuration or Start Windows Normally then it would start to load then the computer restarted and went back to that same message. and I did try the F8 options thing and nothing on that list helped.
But I fortunately had a Linux (Ubuntu) disk made a long time ago and I always used that as a Live disc to go on the internet and stuff but that was really slow and sucked. so I actually installed Ubuntu on this computer and I accidentally deleted Windows XP. I've been using it for the past 2 months and I really don't like Ubuntu at all and I really want Windows XP back. so what I want to know is if I actually have to go out and find something like a Windows Startup disk or a Windows Recovery disk. and if I do then where can I find one? but if there is an actual way to reinstall it on this computer by using Ubuntu and its internet or bring it back without going and getting that disk then please let me know =] or would it work if I borrowed someones disk?
(and also I already tried the way where you get the Boot.ini, NTLDR, and Ntdetect.com files from another computer and put them onto a disk and stick it in this computer)
I would really appreciate it if someone could help or at least tell me some options that I have but nothing expensive.
How can I redownload Windows XP on my computer if I acidentally deleted it? (PLEASE HELP!!!) (involves Linux)?
You may still have windows on your computer but by putting Ubuntu on and if it does not come up with a bootloader screen EG windows / ubuntu you will never get windows back as original.
Find a friend who has a copy of windows
Download %26quot; Hirens Boot CD %26quot; burn to disk and boot from it
Choose section 1 Partition magic and reformat and partition your hard drive in NTFS
Then use friends or bought copy of windows to reinstall it
Virus: "Security Tool"... help!?
Read my story about how my PC went from bad, to worse, to absolute ******* train wreck, and weep. And try to help...
Okay, so my PC had been acting a bit weird, but mostly with Firefox. A lot of websites would time out, and I was getting pop-up ads for the first time in forever, which would open up a new window in IE disguised as Firefox (the symbol was Firefox's but it showed IE running in the processes). I downloaded Opera and tried that out for a while, but it didn't have any of those problems, so it had to be Firefox.
I uninstalled Firefox, and told Avast to run a thorough boot scan, and I planned on reinstalling Firefox after that was done. But for reasons I can't explain, that only made things worse. When the computer restarted, and the scan finished, and viruses were supposedly fixed, the first thing I saw was a thing called %26quot;Security Tool%26quot; doing an obviously fake virus scan, and telling me I have a bunch of phony viruses on my computer, and that I need to buy their software to get rid of them. Since I've never seen or heard of %26quot;Security Tool%26quot; before, I didn't fall for it. But it wouldn't stop bothering me. On top of that, and maybe this isn't related to Security Tool, but all the icons on my desktop weren't showing, my desktop picture was gone and replaced with blue, and I couldn't open any programs! Some were temperamental, but most wouldn't open at all.
I managed to get Avast open again, to see if it can't do another scan and remove this sonuvabitch, but I blue-screened in the middle of the scan. ****!
I did some research on Security Tool, and to no surprise, it's a virus disguised as an antivirus. I read instruction on how to end the process, delete the registry files, etc... but all that had to be done in safe mode. I tried booting in safe mode the normal way (press F8 while booting) but it said %26quot;We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.%26quot; Every time I tried to boot into safe mode, I got that message, but it'd boot into the normal mode just fine.
Then I read about another way I can get it to boot into safe mode, which involved Run%26gt;msconfig%26gt;boot.ini%26gt;safeboot. I tried that, and now I'm really ******. It still won't boot in safe mode, I'm still getting that same message, and to make matters worse, the same exact thing happens when I try to boot in normal mode.
So there you have it. It started with me having some minor issues with Firefox, and it ended with my computer not even being able to get to the log-in screen. What can I do? I don't have the money for a computer guy and I don't have my OS install disc.
If the whole world is going to conspire against me, can't it wait until I can afford to deal with this crap?
Virus: %26quot;Security Tool%26quot;... help!?
Really do not want to make you feel any worse but reinstalling os will not solve the problem.. This virus is a old virus with a new twist. It has the ability to rewrite itself almost as fast as you can get rid of it. The tool
used to remove is Malwarebytes.org. But it has to be used in safe mode
to isolate the virus. The name of the malwarebytes file has to be changed
from mbam.exe to xxxx.exe to fool the virus. This step enables the scan to run. The error you related,windows did not....... you shoud not see that
because windows files do not load till after you click on safe mode page.
Make sure you are taping F8 as soon as you turn it on. Have provided links below with complete instructions on removal and the use of the tool. If you are not able to suggest replacing hard drive.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-re鈥?/a>
http://en.community.dell.com/wikis/spywa鈥?/a>
Virus: %26quot;Security Tool%26quot;... help!?
u have malware
if u would follow this link which is a safe legit site
ur porblem will be solved
www.remove-malware.com
his youtube site is
http://youtube.com/mrizos
look for his malware removal video ----he is excellent
Security Tool Removal Instructions For Xp
1.Download and run this free cleaner, choose %26quot;Select all%26quot; and %26quot;Empty selected%26quot;.
(Free)http://download.cnet.com/ATF-Cleaner/300鈥?/a>
2.Right click on %26quot;My Computer and choose %26quot;Properties%26quot;,%26quot;System Restore tab%26quot;,check the box %26quot;Turn off System Restore to all drives%26quot; and hit apply,Ok.
3.Hit Ctrl Shift and Esc at the same time and bring up your task manager and choose the processes tab and look for 4946550101.exe? Rt click on it and choose end process.If you can't end the process move on.
4.When your done shutting it down click on [File] at the top left corner of your task manager and choose New Task (Run).Type msconfig and hit Ok. Go in BOOT.INI tab and tick both %26quot;Safe boot%26quot; and to the right of that %26quot;Networking%26quot; and hit Apply and Close.(It will boot in %26quot;Safe with networking mode%26quot; Choose Administrator)
5.While in %26quot;Safe with networking mode%26quot; download Malwarebytes.
(Free) http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-An鈥?/a>
(Note)If you already have Malwarebytes installed and it won't run go in it's program file and rt click on the red mbam app and rename it mbam.bat then rt click and choose send to-%26gt; Desktop (create shortcut) now close out of everything and go to your desk top and use that app to launch M-Bam for now on.
6.Right click on the mbam setup app you downloaded and rename it xxxx then Dbl click on it and install and update it and run a full scan and delete/quarantine all entities it finds and restart if it asks? (Note) If it won't update use this link to download and install the latest rules: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/databas鈥?/a>
7.Go to Start,Run,type msconfig and hit ok.Go in BOOT.INI tab and untick Safe Boot and then go in the Startup tab and (uncheck) all programs (not) needed at startup (Only check programs you want running all the time like antivirus,IM,etc)%26quot;Less is better in this case%26quot; and hit apply,close,restart.
Your computer will boot normally and on your desktop a window will popup,check %26quot;Don't show this message%26quot; box and hit ok.
(Note)Check here for info's on startup programs http://www.techspot.com/startup/
(How to video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbSwtNiBx鈥?/a>
8..Download Bitdefender free antivirus and install,update,and run a %26quot;System Scan%26quot; and delete/quarantine all entities it finds
(Free)http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en鈥?/a>
(Note) Don't turn on %26quot;System Restore%26quot; till your sure your clean and everything is running ok.
If you need more battle plans
drop me an email by clicking
on my name under my avatar?
Stay Safe Out There (^.^)
You can try this :
Turn on your computer power switch, keep pressing 'F8' on your keyboard, it will display a boot menu, one menu item should be like this :
Last known good configuration
Choose this item and press %26quot;enter%26quot;, if your Windows can come back, try to download some antispyware program. I recommend this free tool : http://www.thestubware.com/malware_remov鈥?/a>
If your Windows still can't start, you may need to find your XP disc to make a repair installation. Check here for how to perform a repair installation : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using鈥?/a>
I would see if you can get your OS install disks from somewhere.
With these kind of infections, the best solution is a clean install.
Do you have a backup? If not - make one now - and then do a format and re install everything.
First action after re installation : Antivirus and malware protection.
Winpatrol is usually good, and has a free and a paid version.
Sorry that i do not have a solution - other than format - but trying tools and tricks will not solve this issue i`m afraid.
i had this virus i tried every thing to get rid of it but you cant run any anti virus. go to this site http://www.removal-tool.org/Remove-Secur鈥?/a> . Follow the instructions it worked for me good luck man
Okay, so my PC had been acting a bit weird, but mostly with Firefox. A lot of websites would time out, and I was getting pop-up ads for the first time in forever, which would open up a new window in IE disguised as Firefox (the symbol was Firefox's but it showed IE running in the processes). I downloaded Opera and tried that out for a while, but it didn't have any of those problems, so it had to be Firefox.
I uninstalled Firefox, and told Avast to run a thorough boot scan, and I planned on reinstalling Firefox after that was done. But for reasons I can't explain, that only made things worse. When the computer restarted, and the scan finished, and viruses were supposedly fixed, the first thing I saw was a thing called %26quot;Security Tool%26quot; doing an obviously fake virus scan, and telling me I have a bunch of phony viruses on my computer, and that I need to buy their software to get rid of them. Since I've never seen or heard of %26quot;Security Tool%26quot; before, I didn't fall for it. But it wouldn't stop bothering me. On top of that, and maybe this isn't related to Security Tool, but all the icons on my desktop weren't showing, my desktop picture was gone and replaced with blue, and I couldn't open any programs! Some were temperamental, but most wouldn't open at all.
I managed to get Avast open again, to see if it can't do another scan and remove this sonuvabitch, but I blue-screened in the middle of the scan. ****!
I did some research on Security Tool, and to no surprise, it's a virus disguised as an antivirus. I read instruction on how to end the process, delete the registry files, etc... but all that had to be done in safe mode. I tried booting in safe mode the normal way (press F8 while booting) but it said %26quot;We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.%26quot; Every time I tried to boot into safe mode, I got that message, but it'd boot into the normal mode just fine.
Then I read about another way I can get it to boot into safe mode, which involved Run%26gt;msconfig%26gt;boot.ini%26gt;safeboot. I tried that, and now I'm really ******. It still won't boot in safe mode, I'm still getting that same message, and to make matters worse, the same exact thing happens when I try to boot in normal mode.
So there you have it. It started with me having some minor issues with Firefox, and it ended with my computer not even being able to get to the log-in screen. What can I do? I don't have the money for a computer guy and I don't have my OS install disc.
If the whole world is going to conspire against me, can't it wait until I can afford to deal with this crap?
Virus: %26quot;Security Tool%26quot;... help!?
Really do not want to make you feel any worse but reinstalling os will not solve the problem.. This virus is a old virus with a new twist. It has the ability to rewrite itself almost as fast as you can get rid of it. The tool
used to remove is Malwarebytes.org. But it has to be used in safe mode
to isolate the virus. The name of the malwarebytes file has to be changed
from mbam.exe to xxxx.exe to fool the virus. This step enables the scan to run. The error you related,windows did not....... you shoud not see that
because windows files do not load till after you click on safe mode page.
Make sure you are taping F8 as soon as you turn it on. Have provided links below with complete instructions on removal and the use of the tool. If you are not able to suggest replacing hard drive.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-re鈥?/a>
http://en.community.dell.com/wikis/spywa鈥?/a>
Virus: %26quot;Security Tool%26quot;... help!?
u have malware
if u would follow this link which is a safe legit site
ur porblem will be solved
www.remove-malware.com
his youtube site is
http://youtube.com/mrizos
look for his malware removal video ----he is excellent
Security Tool Removal Instructions For Xp
1.Download and run this free cleaner, choose %26quot;Select all%26quot; and %26quot;Empty selected%26quot;.
(Free)http://download.cnet.com/ATF-Cleaner/300鈥?/a>
2.Right click on %26quot;My Computer and choose %26quot;Properties%26quot;,%26quot;System Restore tab%26quot;,check the box %26quot;Turn off System Restore to all drives%26quot; and hit apply,Ok.
3.Hit Ctrl Shift and Esc at the same time and bring up your task manager and choose the processes tab and look for 4946550101.exe? Rt click on it and choose end process.If you can't end the process move on.
4.When your done shutting it down click on [File] at the top left corner of your task manager and choose New Task (Run).Type msconfig and hit Ok. Go in BOOT.INI tab and tick both %26quot;Safe boot%26quot; and to the right of that %26quot;Networking%26quot; and hit Apply and Close.(It will boot in %26quot;Safe with networking mode%26quot; Choose Administrator)
5.While in %26quot;Safe with networking mode%26quot; download Malwarebytes.
(Free) http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-An鈥?/a>
(Note)If you already have Malwarebytes installed and it won't run go in it's program file and rt click on the red mbam app and rename it mbam.bat then rt click and choose send to-%26gt; Desktop (create shortcut) now close out of everything and go to your desk top and use that app to launch M-Bam for now on.
6.Right click on the mbam setup app you downloaded and rename it xxxx then Dbl click on it and install and update it and run a full scan and delete/quarantine all entities it finds and restart if it asks? (Note) If it won't update use this link to download and install the latest rules: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/databas鈥?/a>
7.Go to Start,Run,type msconfig and hit ok.Go in BOOT.INI tab and untick Safe Boot and then go in the Startup tab and (uncheck) all programs (not) needed at startup (Only check programs you want running all the time like antivirus,IM,etc)%26quot;Less is better in this case%26quot; and hit apply,close,restart.
Your computer will boot normally and on your desktop a window will popup,check %26quot;Don't show this message%26quot; box and hit ok.
(Note)Check here for info's on startup programs http://www.techspot.com/startup/
(How to video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbSwtNiBx鈥?/a>
8..Download Bitdefender free antivirus and install,update,and run a %26quot;System Scan%26quot; and delete/quarantine all entities it finds
(Free)http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en鈥?/a>
(Note) Don't turn on %26quot;System Restore%26quot; till your sure your clean and everything is running ok.
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You can try this :
Turn on your computer power switch, keep pressing 'F8' on your keyboard, it will display a boot menu, one menu item should be like this :
Last known good configuration
Choose this item and press %26quot;enter%26quot;, if your Windows can come back, try to download some antispyware program. I recommend this free tool : http://www.thestubware.com/malware_remov鈥?/a>
If your Windows still can't start, you may need to find your XP disc to make a repair installation. Check here for how to perform a repair installation : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using鈥?/a>
I would see if you can get your OS install disks from somewhere.
With these kind of infections, the best solution is a clean install.
Do you have a backup? If not - make one now - and then do a format and re install everything.
First action after re installation : Antivirus and malware protection.
Winpatrol is usually good, and has a free and a paid version.
Sorry that i do not have a solution - other than format - but trying tools and tricks will not solve this issue i`m afraid.
i had this virus i tried every thing to get rid of it but you cant run any anti virus. go to this site http://www.removal-tool.org/Remove-Secur鈥?/a> . Follow the instructions it worked for me good luck man
Replacing a hard drive ?
I have a computer with two hard drives,1st hdd has xp installed and 2nd one has windows vista. So when ever I boot I get the option to choose xp or vista (dual boot).I removed the HDD that has the vista and I still get the dual boot menu (boo.ini) still thinks that vista is there
i would like to change that so I do not get the menu (vista is gone DUH) How?
is it by booting to recovery console and rebuilding boot.ini?? please help
second question
I have been trying to install a hard drive that I removed out of a working machine and It has xp installed in it
when I hooked it in a new machine I get to the (boot menu)and when I select xp
I do not go any where and the computer keeps displaying the boot menu over and over and over again
I am pretty sure it gor some thing to do with boot ini too
so here again
I took a hard drive from a working machine , installed it in a new machine that does not have a hard drive (I configured the bios to boot to hdd)
but I still get a boot menu that I used to get from the old machine?
what do I need to do to this hard drive to get the new computer to start from that hard drive that has xp installed already ?
sorry if this is too long
and thank You in advance.
Replacing a hard drive ?
you can edit the boot.ini file to change a boot menu that you see when the system boots (use notepad to edit, you will have to go to the properties of the boot.ini and remove the %26quot;Read Only%26quot; setting)
Ocean is correct on moving a hard drive from one system to another. I have recovered from this before when they systems are somewhat similar, but it requires a tremendous amount of driver installs for everything that is different (such as chipset drivers that aren't already loaded in the OS) but it will be a very unstable OS and will have problems (even if you can get it to run).
To set a drive up as a slave requires a jumper setting change---you can look up the correct setting, but really it's trial and error and you have to try different combinations (ie: cable select, then primary, secondary, etc. etc) to get it not only to boot, but for the system to see both drives once it boots
Replacing a hard drive ?
Due to the fact that the new tower has a different configuration (motherboard, video, audio, processor etc) than the old one, the existing install of XP won't work. You're only recourse is to format that HD and reinstall windows. If you have info on that old drive you need, put it into a working PC as a second hard drive and get your files that way. You will have do a search on how to set the old HD as a slave to be able to get to it to get your files off of it.
i would like to change that so I do not get the menu (vista is gone DUH) How?
is it by booting to recovery console and rebuilding boot.ini?? please help
second question
I have been trying to install a hard drive that I removed out of a working machine and It has xp installed in it
when I hooked it in a new machine I get to the (boot menu)and when I select xp
I do not go any where and the computer keeps displaying the boot menu over and over and over again
I am pretty sure it gor some thing to do with boot ini too
so here again
I took a hard drive from a working machine , installed it in a new machine that does not have a hard drive (I configured the bios to boot to hdd)
but I still get a boot menu that I used to get from the old machine?
what do I need to do to this hard drive to get the new computer to start from that hard drive that has xp installed already ?
sorry if this is too long
and thank You in advance.
Replacing a hard drive ?
you can edit the boot.ini file to change a boot menu that you see when the system boots (use notepad to edit, you will have to go to the properties of the boot.ini and remove the %26quot;Read Only%26quot; setting)
Ocean is correct on moving a hard drive from one system to another. I have recovered from this before when they systems are somewhat similar, but it requires a tremendous amount of driver installs for everything that is different (such as chipset drivers that aren't already loaded in the OS) but it will be a very unstable OS and will have problems (even if you can get it to run).
To set a drive up as a slave requires a jumper setting change---you can look up the correct setting, but really it's trial and error and you have to try different combinations (ie: cable select, then primary, secondary, etc. etc) to get it not only to boot, but for the system to see both drives once it boots
Replacing a hard drive ?
Due to the fact that the new tower has a different configuration (motherboard, video, audio, processor etc) than the old one, the existing install of XP won't work. You're only recourse is to format that HD and reinstall windows. If you have info on that old drive you need, put it into a working PC as a second hard drive and get your files that way. You will have do a search on how to set the old HD as a slave to be able to get to it to get your files off of it.
How can I stop my pc from giving me an option of 2 operating systems after I removed 1?
Hi there, I have Windows xp installed on one internal HDD and I recently installed Windows 7 as well, I removed Windows 7 this week simply by wiping my 2nd HDD but the boot screen still asks me to choose either windows 7 or an earlier version of windows. How do I correct this? I have looked at my boot.ini but can't workout the right configuration to use. can someone provide a standard xp single operating system boot.ini template for me to attempt? Or do I need to change the bootcfg via cmd line? Any tips would be a big help. Thanks
Antony
How can I stop my pc from giving me an option of 2 operating systems after I removed 1?
you can remove the other older windows by booting your drive
How can I stop my pc from giving me an option of 2 operating systems after I removed 1?
Right click on 'my computer'. Choose 'properties'.
Select the 'advanced' tab. Click 'settings' under 'startup and recovery'.
You can either change the 'time to display list of operating systems' to 0 or click the 'edit' button to edit boot.ini.
If you edit boot.ini, just delete the line under [operating systems] that corresponds to the OS that is no longer installed.
Either way, make SURE the default OS selected is the correct one.
Formatt your system and re-install XP.
Antony
How can I stop my pc from giving me an option of 2 operating systems after I removed 1?
you can remove the other older windows by booting your drive
How can I stop my pc from giving me an option of 2 operating systems after I removed 1?
Right click on 'my computer'. Choose 'properties'.
Select the 'advanced' tab. Click 'settings' under 'startup and recovery'.
You can either change the 'time to display list of operating systems' to 0 or click the 'edit' button to edit boot.ini.
If you edit boot.ini, just delete the line under [operating systems] that corresponds to the OS that is no longer installed.
Either way, make SURE the default OS selected is the correct one.
Formatt your system and re-install XP.
How to resolve this sata hdd mystery?
This morning suddenly I lost signal from monitor and USB ports on my PC. Unable to resolve I decided to move harddrive to another system unit to retrieve data. When moved to new system unit unable to load Windows due error invalid boot.ini. (in old pc windows loaded in spite of invalid boot.ini message) then I decided to add the hdd as a second hdd to an existing config on my old pc. altough successfull to add it as second hdd, most files I was trying to recover were missing.
I feel like I am the dead end.Summary: original pc cant get signal from monitor and USB's, if i change hdd to second pc - unable to load windows due invalid boot.ini and when trying to add the hdd as second hdd on old pc - some files show up but most missing. Please heeeeeelp.!!!!! pls forward this to all tech forums and let the guys contact me on marionmasar@yahoo.co.uk if any questions!!!
How to resolve this sata hdd mystery?
Hard drive is messed up (Master Boot Record and Partition).
I had a similar problem and I was able to recover all my files using Testdisk. Your current set up is right for recovery. You just need to download and install Testdisk on the working drive (Master HDD) of the other PC where you put your drive as slave.
Follow this guide:
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?a鈥?/a>
How to resolve this sata hdd mystery?
Sorry Pal, but this indicates a problem with the hard drive. First thing I would do is to check the cables on your hard drive to make sure they aren't loose, and then check each part on your computer, like the cd-rom and floppy drive by removing the cables to each of them one at a time and trying to start the computer. That will tell you if it is something else like a bad cd drive or if it could for sure be the hard drive. You could also check your ram, as this has been known to cause these problems when installed wrong. Try taking each stick out of the slot. If there is, only one stick, make sure it is installed correctly. if none of these work, it may be time for a new hard drive. If you don't know how to do any of these things, you may need to seek advice from a professional. For any other help, you can email me at
kennjame62@gmail.com.
Hope this helps!finger nails turning msdn
I feel like I am the dead end.Summary: original pc cant get signal from monitor and USB's, if i change hdd to second pc - unable to load windows due invalid boot.ini and when trying to add the hdd as second hdd on old pc - some files show up but most missing. Please heeeeeelp.!!!!! pls forward this to all tech forums and let the guys contact me on marionmasar@yahoo.co.uk if any questions!!!
How to resolve this sata hdd mystery?
Hard drive is messed up (Master Boot Record and Partition).
I had a similar problem and I was able to recover all my files using Testdisk. Your current set up is right for recovery. You just need to download and install Testdisk on the working drive (Master HDD) of the other PC where you put your drive as slave.
Follow this guide:
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?a鈥?/a>
How to resolve this sata hdd mystery?
Sorry Pal, but this indicates a problem with the hard drive. First thing I would do is to check the cables on your hard drive to make sure they aren't loose, and then check each part on your computer, like the cd-rom and floppy drive by removing the cables to each of them one at a time and trying to start the computer. That will tell you if it is something else like a bad cd drive or if it could for sure be the hard drive. You could also check your ram, as this has been known to cause these problems when installed wrong. Try taking each stick out of the slot. If there is, only one stick, make sure it is installed correctly. if none of these work, it may be time for a new hard drive. If you don't know how to do any of these things, you may need to seek advice from a professional. For any other help, you can email me at
kennjame62@gmail.com.
Hope this helps!
Style xp not working properly...?
y can't i change my bootscreen by style xp anymore?????
itz showing ' your BOOT.INI file cannot be understood style xp will disable to boot screen section' wen i click on the 'BOOT SCREENS' tab ...... n when i try to apply a boot screen is tellin 'your boot screen kernel could not be reset' ....i have no idea of how dis happened ..nyway how do i fix dis?????
Style xp not working properly...?
I think that style xp has a restore function, ie. delete the changes that it made to BOOT.INI or the kernel. If it is not working then try to restore the computer to a few days back.
The BOOT.INI file is always taken as backup by the computer and the restore function of XP so hopefully you will get it back!
If the style XP software is pirated there might be malware or viruses that your antivirus didn't detect. An improper shutdownl will also make the same problem, like may be computer was in standby mode and you didn't realise and pulled the plug.
( to restore system : start %26gt; Help and support %26gt; under pick a task choose : undo changes to your computer with system restore )
hope you get it right! have a nice day!
itz showing ' your BOOT.INI file cannot be understood style xp will disable to boot screen section' wen i click on the 'BOOT SCREENS' tab ...... n when i try to apply a boot screen is tellin 'your boot screen kernel could not be reset' ....i have no idea of how dis happened ..nyway how do i fix dis?????
Style xp not working properly...?
I think that style xp has a restore function, ie. delete the changes that it made to BOOT.INI or the kernel. If it is not working then try to restore the computer to a few days back.
The BOOT.INI file is always taken as backup by the computer and the restore function of XP so hopefully you will get it back!
If the style XP software is pirated there might be malware or viruses that your antivirus didn't detect. An improper shutdownl will also make the same problem, like may be computer was in standby mode and you didn't realise and pulled the plug.
( to restore system : start %26gt; Help and support %26gt; under pick a task choose : undo changes to your computer with system restore )
hope you get it right! have a nice day!
HELP!! how to remove windows vista option at startup??!!?
i recently installed windows vista on partition D and then formatted D to uninstall it. i hav win XP on C partition.
but i still get the option at start up in DOS mode asking me to choose between XP and Vista..i just dont want this option screen, i want my pc to start in XP straight away like it used to.
and even if i choose the windows vista option it doesnt work anyway...how do i remove this option screen at start up? its annoying.
lot of people keep saying about deleting some line in the boot.ini file so ill give you some info on that too,
when i go to msconfig--%26gt;boot.ini, it has the following lines:
[boot loader]
timeout=5 %26lt;--i changed this to 5
default=multi(0)disk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS=%26quot;M鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot;/NOEXECUTE=OPTIN/fastdetect
out of these line i can only click on the last line. when i click others it automatically comes back to the last line, i cant choose them.
HELP!! how to remove windows vista option at startup??!!?
Maybe you are seeing incorrect information. Try editing boot.int with notepad but before you do, make a copy of it such as boot.ini.old
wdw
HELP!! how to remove windows vista option at startup??!!?
Here is a faster way and you will not be messing around your boot.ini
Right Click my Computer
Click Properties
Click Advanced tab
Under Startup and recovery Click Settings
Select Windows XP as the default OS and enter %26quot;0%26quot; for the time to display list of operating systems.
Still you can change your boot.ini but if you are not sure what to delete then it may cause you more problem.
Boot or 'Exit' into DOS mode and delete the file boot.ini for your C boot drive completely. You don't need it and if you ever do again it will remake itself. To Exit to DOS type the word 'command' at the 'RUN' prompt in 'Programs' menu. Type cd .. and press enter until you see only the c:\ %26gt; prompt. Type del boot.ini and press enter. Type %26lt;exit%26gt; and press enter to get back into Windows. Next time you restart you should NOT have the boot menu.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022
but i still get the option at start up in DOS mode asking me to choose between XP and Vista..i just dont want this option screen, i want my pc to start in XP straight away like it used to.
and even if i choose the windows vista option it doesnt work anyway...how do i remove this option screen at start up? its annoying.
lot of people keep saying about deleting some line in the boot.ini file so ill give you some info on that too,
when i go to msconfig--%26gt;boot.ini, it has the following lines:
[boot loader]
timeout=5 %26lt;--i changed this to 5
default=multi(0)disk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS=%26quot;M鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot;/NOEXECUTE=OPTIN/fastdetect
out of these line i can only click on the last line. when i click others it automatically comes back to the last line, i cant choose them.
HELP!! how to remove windows vista option at startup??!!?
Maybe you are seeing incorrect information. Try editing boot.int with notepad but before you do, make a copy of it such as boot.ini.old
wdw
HELP!! how to remove windows vista option at startup??!!?
Here is a faster way and you will not be messing around your boot.ini
Right Click my Computer
Click Properties
Click Advanced tab
Under Startup and recovery Click Settings
Select Windows XP as the default OS and enter %26quot;0%26quot; for the time to display list of operating systems.
Still you can change your boot.ini but if you are not sure what to delete then it may cause you more problem.
Boot or 'Exit' into DOS mode and delete the file boot.ini for your C boot drive completely. You don't need it and if you ever do again it will remake itself. To Exit to DOS type the word 'command' at the 'RUN' prompt in 'Programs' menu. Type cd .. and press enter until you see only the c:\ %26gt; prompt. Type del boot.ini and press enter. Type %26lt;exit%26gt; and press enter to get back into Windows. Next time you restart you should NOT have the boot menu.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022
Style xp help.....?
y can't i change my bootscreen by style xp anymore?????
itz showing ' your BOOT.INI file cannot be understood style xp will disable to boot screen section' wen i click on the 'BOOT SCREENS' tab ...... n when i try to apply a boot screen is tellin 'your boot screen kernel could not be reset' ....i have no idea of how dis happened ..nyway how do i fix dis?????
Style xp help.....?
i sugge4st you download the software %26quot;vista inspirat %26quot; it has the file which you are telling + it will change the way your pc looks ........it will look just like vista .......and im 80% sure it will fix your problem . good luck !
itz showing ' your BOOT.INI file cannot be understood style xp will disable to boot screen section' wen i click on the 'BOOT SCREENS' tab ...... n when i try to apply a boot screen is tellin 'your boot screen kernel could not be reset' ....i have no idea of how dis happened ..nyway how do i fix dis?????
Style xp help.....?
i sugge4st you download the software %26quot;vista inspirat %26quot; it has the file which you are telling + it will change the way your pc looks ........it will look just like vista .......and im 80% sure it will fix your problem . good luck !
Windows dual booting?
I have Windows MCE installed on my C: drive, and Windows x64 in my I: drive (have some card readers in the other letters). I need to know how to uninstall Windows MCE in the C: drive and move the x64 Windows to the C: drive without formatting. I THINK it has something to do with boot.ini but only the MCE has that, it's not in the I: drive. Can I change the I: drive letter to C: drive? I have Partition Magic, maybe that will help. Is it as simple as editing boot.ini in the C: drive and copying it to the I: drive? VERY CONFUSED!!! Please help!
Windows dual booting?
Make an image of the (L:) partition with a program called Norton Ghost. It takes a snapshot of your system's hard drive, or individual partition.
You can keep the partition/format structure of your C: drive intact. When you restore the image of (L:) onto (C:) it will only copy over all the information written on the C: drive.
Please make sure to back-up important files prior to Ghosting.
Windows dual booting?
just install Windows x64 on da (c) drive from ur cd if you dont have da cd ur have to buy it you can move winodws os over like that
Windows dual booting?
Make an image of the (L:) partition with a program called Norton Ghost. It takes a snapshot of your system's hard drive, or individual partition.
You can keep the partition/format structure of your C: drive intact. When you restore the image of (L:) onto (C:) it will only copy over all the information written on the C: drive.
Please make sure to back-up important files prior to Ghosting.
Windows dual booting?
just install Windows x64 on da (c) drive from ur cd if you dont have da cd ur have to buy it you can move winodws os over like that
Virus or I have misconfiged?
When I create a file name and change it's name to autorun.inf or boot.exe, I don't see it any more in windows explorer (it disappears). But when I create a new file and try to rename it to autorun.inf or boot.exe, I receive a error message that the file I try to rename to has already existed. I have check the options to show hidden file and system file in windows explorer option but I still can't see the file I've created even thought I can see some other common hidden/system file like autoexec.bat, boot.ini, ntdetect.com, io.sys, config.sys,... in windows explorer. I use some text editor and I can open the file with name above (autorun.inf and boot.exe) by type it's name from the open file dialog (I still can't see this file). After modify it content, I run cmd and when I type command
type autorun.inf (let's say the file I've modified is autorun.inf, the same happen to the file with the name boot.exe)
I see the the file's content. Then I type command
del autorun.inf
I receive the message %26quot;Could not find autorun.inf%26quot;
Also when I insert a CD-ROM to my drive, if the CD content the file autorun.inf, I can not see it content from windows explorer
Does anybody know if this is a virus or I have misconfiged the autorun/autoplay policy? And how can I fix this?
Virus or I have misconfiged?
You can boot up your PC in safe mode command prompt.
unhide the autorun.inf
c:\attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
rename it the autorun.inf to txt
c:\ren autorun.inf to autorun.txt
create a FOLDER call autorun.inf to prevent re-infection
c:\mkdir autorun.inf
find out the virus file name
c:\type autorun.txt
It may show something like this
[AutoRun]
open=virusname.exe
shellexecute=virusname.exe
shell\Auto\command=virusname.exe
unhide the virus
c:\attrib -r -s -h virusname.exe
remove the virus
c:\del virusname.exe
del the autorun.txt
c:\del autorun.txt
Keep the autorun.inf folder to prevent future infection
Virus or I have misconfiged?
Hello
your computer may be infected with the virus and Trojan
I suggest you use a comprehensive killing NOD
Then clean up your registry repair documents can be resolved
Please visit
http://www.Fix-pc-Master.com
Can help you
Do a full set of scans lets see what you find - you may have a worm.
Also do a search for heap41a if this is on your PC then you have W32 USB worm.software computer eye strain
type autorun.inf (let's say the file I've modified is autorun.inf, the same happen to the file with the name boot.exe)
I see the the file's content. Then I type command
del autorun.inf
I receive the message %26quot;Could not find autorun.inf%26quot;
Also when I insert a CD-ROM to my drive, if the CD content the file autorun.inf, I can not see it content from windows explorer
Does anybody know if this is a virus or I have misconfiged the autorun/autoplay policy? And how can I fix this?
Virus or I have misconfiged?
You can boot up your PC in safe mode command prompt.
unhide the autorun.inf
c:\attrib -r -s -h autorun.inf
rename it the autorun.inf to txt
c:\ren autorun.inf to autorun.txt
create a FOLDER call autorun.inf to prevent re-infection
c:\mkdir autorun.inf
find out the virus file name
c:\type autorun.txt
It may show something like this
[AutoRun]
open=virusname.exe
shellexecute=virusname.exe
shell\Auto\command=virusname.exe
unhide the virus
c:\attrib -r -s -h virusname.exe
remove the virus
c:\del virusname.exe
del the autorun.txt
c:\del autorun.txt
Keep the autorun.inf folder to prevent future infection
Virus or I have misconfiged?
Hello
your computer may be infected with the virus and Trojan
I suggest you use a comprehensive killing NOD
Then clean up your registry repair documents can be resolved
Please visit
http://www.Fix-pc-Master.com
Can help you
Do a full set of scans lets see what you find - you may have a worm.
Also do a search for heap41a if this is on your PC then you have W32 USB worm.
How to return to "normal mode" from "safe mode" in windows xp professional?
I changed the setting by running %26quot;MSCONFIG%26quot; file (BOOT.INI - marked %26quot;safe mode%26quot;) to run the system in safe mode so that I can scan my laptop for viruses.
It started in SAFE MODE but is not accepting the password to log on to windows (I am sure the password is correct). Now that I want to change back to NORMAL MODE log on, it doesn't works. I pressed F8 key to run the NORMAL MODE but it always goes in SAFE MODE. I cant make changes in MSCONFIG file since I am not able to log on to syste.
Please help... how I can change back to NORMAL MODE?
How to return to %26quot;normal mode%26quot; from %26quot;safe mode%26quot; in windows xp professional?
strange,, in the safe mode, go to start,run, msconfig, in the first window the original boot, put tick mark in it. apply , ok,, it will restart in normal.
this password thing is strange, try default admin or password, one of them should work
It started in SAFE MODE but is not accepting the password to log on to windows (I am sure the password is correct). Now that I want to change back to NORMAL MODE log on, it doesn't works. I pressed F8 key to run the NORMAL MODE but it always goes in SAFE MODE. I cant make changes in MSCONFIG file since I am not able to log on to syste.
Please help... how I can change back to NORMAL MODE?
How to return to %26quot;normal mode%26quot; from %26quot;safe mode%26quot; in windows xp professional?
strange,, in the safe mode, go to start,run, msconfig, in the first window the original boot, put tick mark in it. apply , ok,, it will restart in normal.
this password thing is strange, try default admin or password, one of them should work
How do I do basic things in linux, like access my jump drive?
I'm a noob to linux. I just installed Slaxware 11 on my computer. It is currently set up to dual boot slaxware or Windows XP. For one, I want to add a line to my BOOT.ini or my autoexec.bat file to let me load windows or linux. I need for a good guide to help start me off. I don't know how to access anything on my jump drive. My other windows partition has been mounted, but I can't change any files on it. Windows boots by default, and I have to use my slaxware install disc to boot linux. My linux partition is located at /dev/sda3 . Here is my BOOT.ini file-
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsoft Windows Recovery Console%26quot; /cmdcons
Maybe add a line something like
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)=%26quot;S鈥?11.0%26quot;
Would it be fine to modify the autoexec.bat? It's blank right now.
How do I do basic things in linux, like access my jump drive?
If you are a noob to GNU/Linux, I highly recommend using another distribution other than Slackware. Slack is a great distro, but not noobie friendly.
Go with Ubuntu/Kubuntu, Mandriva, Debian, PCLinuxOS, Fedora Core, or another %26quot;mainstream consumer%26quot; distro. All the stuff you need is usually configured for you.
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsoft Windows Recovery Console%26quot; /cmdcons
Maybe add a line something like
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)=%26quot;S鈥?11.0%26quot;
Would it be fine to modify the autoexec.bat? It's blank right now.
How do I do basic things in linux, like access my jump drive?
If you are a noob to GNU/Linux, I highly recommend using another distribution other than Slackware. Slack is a great distro, but not noobie friendly.
Go with Ubuntu/Kubuntu, Mandriva, Debian, PCLinuxOS, Fedora Core, or another %26quot;mainstream consumer%26quot; distro. All the stuff you need is usually configured for you.
Can you simply switch a hard drive with Windows 7 from one motherboard to another?
Windows OS' prior to Vista came with a file called 'boot.ini'. I knew how to change this file to switch a HD to different motherboards, but both Win Vista and Win 7 don't come with this file.
Can you simply switch a hard drive with Windows 7 from one motherboard to another?
You're right but that file has nothing to do with mother board, it just locate the boot directory where pc will boot from. Your can switch it but the windows installed on the harddisk will only work with another moderboard it they both are the same otherwise, windows won't load and you'll have to reinstall it once again so that it can be configured with hardware.
I hope this helps.
Can you simply switch a hard drive with Windows 7 from one motherboard to another?
You're right but that file has nothing to do with mother board, it just locate the boot directory where pc will boot from. Your can switch it but the windows installed on the harddisk will only work with another moderboard it they both are the same otherwise, windows won't load and you'll have to reinstall it once again so that it can be configured with hardware.
I hope this helps.
Check these 9 answers?
14) Which is NOT a valid method to make a bootable floppy in Windows 9x?
A) FDISK A:
B) FORMAT A:/S from a command prompt
C) Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Startup Disk
D) In Explorer, right click on a drive, format, floppy system files
15) A second hard drive has just been installed on a Windows 9x computer. How can you optimize the system for faster performance?
A) Reformat the original hard drive B) Repartition the original hard drive
C) Configure virtual memory to use the new hard drive
D) Partition the new hard drive for one logical partition for the maximum amount of storage.
37) In Windows 9x, what is WIN.COM responsible for during startup?
A) Parses SYSTEM.INI B) Loads IO.SYS C) Initiates the Windows 9x protected load phase
D) Sets particular values corresponding to the Windows 9x environment
38) What does Safe Mode allow you to do?
A) Run Windows without processing AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
B) Boot the system without formatting the drives C) Start Windows using only basic files and drivers
D) Skip loading settings from the Registry
43) Which of the following ways is the fastest to copy a file to a floppy disk using Windows 98?
A) Type COPY filename A:\ B) Type XCOPY filename A:\
C) Right-click on the filename and click on the Send To Option
D) Use the Send To Floppy Start Menu Option
57) There are 4 major technologies that work together. These are the OS, BIOS, device drivers and
A) Scandisk B) Peripherals C) Software peripherals D) Hardware peripherals
61) The Windows 9x Registry is organized into ___________
A) Groups B) Windows C) Keys D) Hardware and software
70) What file allows access to the High Memory Area?
A) EMM386.EXE B) NOEMS C) HIMEM.SYS D) MEMMAKER
79) You want to configure a Windows 98 computer for multi-boot capabilities. What file must be changed to do this?
A) BOOT.INI B) SYSTEM.INI C) MSDOS.SYS D) CONFIG.SYS
Attempted answers:
14)A
15)no idea
37)A
38)C
43)C
57)C
61)no idea
70)C
79)C
Check these 9 answers?
You do realise that Google works in W98, don't you?
Re: Q 14 %26amp; 43. What's a floppy?
Check these 9 answers?
Do your own homework.
And the A+ is still asking questions about Windows 98? REALLY? You're going to need to know 98 to be a Geek Squad ape? As if we needed yet another reason to see the A+ as the bonehead-level cert it is.
Either that or you're going off an older study guide for an older version of the test, in which case you're really in the wrong field.
A) FDISK A:
B) FORMAT A:/S from a command prompt
C) Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Startup Disk
D) In Explorer, right click on a drive, format, floppy system files
15) A second hard drive has just been installed on a Windows 9x computer. How can you optimize the system for faster performance?
A) Reformat the original hard drive B) Repartition the original hard drive
C) Configure virtual memory to use the new hard drive
D) Partition the new hard drive for one logical partition for the maximum amount of storage.
37) In Windows 9x, what is WIN.COM responsible for during startup?
A) Parses SYSTEM.INI B) Loads IO.SYS C) Initiates the Windows 9x protected load phase
D) Sets particular values corresponding to the Windows 9x environment
38) What does Safe Mode allow you to do?
A) Run Windows without processing AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
B) Boot the system without formatting the drives C) Start Windows using only basic files and drivers
D) Skip loading settings from the Registry
43) Which of the following ways is the fastest to copy a file to a floppy disk using Windows 98?
A) Type COPY filename A:\ B) Type XCOPY filename A:\
C) Right-click on the filename and click on the Send To Option
D) Use the Send To Floppy Start Menu Option
57) There are 4 major technologies that work together. These are the OS, BIOS, device drivers and
A) Scandisk B) Peripherals C) Software peripherals D) Hardware peripherals
61) The Windows 9x Registry is organized into ___________
A) Groups B) Windows C) Keys D) Hardware and software
70) What file allows access to the High Memory Area?
A) EMM386.EXE B) NOEMS C) HIMEM.SYS D) MEMMAKER
79) You want to configure a Windows 98 computer for multi-boot capabilities. What file must be changed to do this?
A) BOOT.INI B) SYSTEM.INI C) MSDOS.SYS D) CONFIG.SYS
Attempted answers:
14)A
15)no idea
37)A
38)C
43)C
57)C
61)no idea
70)C
79)C
Check these 9 answers?
You do realise that Google works in W98, don't you?
Re: Q 14 %26amp; 43. What's a floppy?
Check these 9 answers?
Do your own homework.
And the A+ is still asking questions about Windows 98? REALLY? You're going to need to know 98 to be a Geek Squad ape? As if we needed yet another reason to see the A+ as the bonehead-level cert it is.
Either that or you're going off an older study guide for an older version of the test, in which case you're really in the wrong field.
How to make winme the default operating system?
%26quot; I want to upgrade my winme to windows xp home edit. But change my mind middle way,( ie, just after setup finish copy file from CD and restart.)
So now every time I star computer there is alway a menu ask me to choose either enter windows setup or my oringal windows me.
and the default one is setup.
How can I edit boot.ini to set the winme as default one. Any real example may be great helpful.
How to make winme the default operating system?
The best thing that you could do, is, if you already started the switch both op systems are in the computer. Your best best is to wipe them both off, format the hard drive and just stick with ME if thats what you want. BUT if you have this computer on the internet, you might want to stick with XP because Microsoft doesnt support 98/2000/or ME. Meaning you cant get security updates and protect yourself better. They are still useable, but not protected as well. As for getting JUST the ME on the computer If I were you Id start over! Good luck!!
How to make winme the default operating system?
hi
go to control panel%26gt;system%26gt;advanced tab%26gt; startup and recovery and in there select your default OS and change the time to 1sec and it will not bother you again.
hope that helps
http://www.adminspy.com
The boot.ini is going to be in the root of C .. it is a hidden file.
from command prompt you may need to change the attributes in order to edit the file:
c: %26lt;press enter%26gt;
cd\ %26lt;press enter%26gt;
attrib -r -a -s -h boot.ini %26lt;press enter%26gt;
edit boot.ini %26lt;press enter%26gt;
I'd recommend using the following article to %26quot;hide%26quot; the entries:
How to Hide Boot.ini Entries from Displaying After Multiple Installations - http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=16089鈥?/a>
* PS. I'd reconsider completing the upgrade. Windows XP is a superior operating system. Windows ME was moved to %26quot;Non supported status%26quot; in July 2006.hair spray hair gel
So now every time I star computer there is alway a menu ask me to choose either enter windows setup or my oringal windows me.
and the default one is setup.
How can I edit boot.ini to set the winme as default one. Any real example may be great helpful.
How to make winme the default operating system?
The best thing that you could do, is, if you already started the switch both op systems are in the computer. Your best best is to wipe them both off, format the hard drive and just stick with ME if thats what you want. BUT if you have this computer on the internet, you might want to stick with XP because Microsoft doesnt support 98/2000/or ME. Meaning you cant get security updates and protect yourself better. They are still useable, but not protected as well. As for getting JUST the ME on the computer If I were you Id start over! Good luck!!
How to make winme the default operating system?
hi
go to control panel%26gt;system%26gt;advanced tab%26gt; startup and recovery and in there select your default OS and change the time to 1sec and it will not bother you again.
hope that helps
http://www.adminspy.com
The boot.ini is going to be in the root of C .. it is a hidden file.
from command prompt you may need to change the attributes in order to edit the file:
c: %26lt;press enter%26gt;
cd\ %26lt;press enter%26gt;
attrib -r -a -s -h boot.ini %26lt;press enter%26gt;
edit boot.ini %26lt;press enter%26gt;
I'd recommend using the following article to %26quot;hide%26quot; the entries:
How to Hide Boot.ini Entries from Displaying After Multiple Installations - http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=16089鈥?/a>
* PS. I'd reconsider completing the upgrade. Windows XP is a superior operating system. Windows ME was moved to %26quot;Non supported status%26quot; in July 2006.
My other computer wont boot at all?
I tried to take Linux off the dual booting system as I had uninstalled it off my pc. Now even windows wont boot up and I can't use the computer. I have Windows XP.
This is what I did to remove Linux
1. Right click on My computer,
2. Go to Properties.
3. Click on Advanced Tab.
4. Click on Settings under Startup and recovery
5. Click on Edit.
6. On boot.ini file that opens, delete the line corresponding to Ubuntu.
7. Close notepad and confirm Yes to save the changes.
8. Restart the computer.
What have I done wrong, and how can I now get it to boot??
My other computer wont boot at all?
Are you that's the bootloader?...
If you've installed Linux after XP the it should have installed it's own bootloader, GRUB, which I think you've deleted it.
If you say you were using the ntloader, than nothing should've gone wrong.
Try to load the XP recovery console from the CD... browse through the commands using the help command and look for some tools to reset / fix your bootloader. I can't be more specific because I haven't had that Issue in a few years now... but that's how I fixed it back then.
Edit: good that you add that info.
If you have one option, it will discard the option field. This means default=multi... should be the same as in the [operating systems] entry.
See below, if I would remove partition(2) from [operating systems] I would also have to change the default= to partition(1), exactly as the option but without =%26quot;Windows XP Professional%26quot; /fastdetect part.
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)d...k(0)partition(2)\W鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?XP Professional%26quot; /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WI鈥?2000 Professional%26quot; /fastdetect
Just use a WinPE or boot of the DVD Ubuntu and edit that boot.ini file properly.
Hope this helps..
My other computer wont boot at all?
Safe mode an option here ?
My trick would be a copy of Hirens Boot CD, or pop in your XP disc, and start up. Go thru the installation options until you get the %26quot;R for repair%26quot; option.
With the same CD, you can make the linux partition ntfs/fat32 again. In future, stick to running linux from a cd instead of installing...
Good Luck !
You simply had windows xp? Give me a break...
No idea about the Linux side, but you probably need to get an XP disc and boot from that; hopefully you either got one with the pc or have a version u used to install xp. U can use the same Key as before.
Just a guess
But I bet your Hard Disk Drive (HDD) has failed
Try and do a Windows reinstall
Did that work? Yes - your good to go
No - Your computer has a Hardware issue possibly a HDD Failure.
Contact a service agent
This is what I did to remove Linux
1. Right click on My computer,
2. Go to Properties.
3. Click on Advanced Tab.
4. Click on Settings under Startup and recovery
5. Click on Edit.
6. On boot.ini file that opens, delete the line corresponding to Ubuntu.
7. Close notepad and confirm Yes to save the changes.
8. Restart the computer.
What have I done wrong, and how can I now get it to boot??
My other computer wont boot at all?
Are you that's the bootloader?...
If you've installed Linux after XP the it should have installed it's own bootloader, GRUB, which I think you've deleted it.
If you say you were using the ntloader, than nothing should've gone wrong.
Try to load the XP recovery console from the CD... browse through the commands using the help command and look for some tools to reset / fix your bootloader. I can't be more specific because I haven't had that Issue in a few years now... but that's how I fixed it back then.
Edit: good that you add that info.
If you have one option, it will discard the option field. This means default=multi... should be the same as in the [operating systems] entry.
See below, if I would remove partition(2) from [operating systems] I would also have to change the default= to partition(1), exactly as the option but without =%26quot;Windows XP Professional%26quot; /fastdetect part.
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)d...k(0)partition(2)\W鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?XP Professional%26quot; /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WI鈥?2000 Professional%26quot; /fastdetect
Just use a WinPE or boot of the DVD Ubuntu and edit that boot.ini file properly.
Hope this helps..
My other computer wont boot at all?
Safe mode an option here ?
My trick would be a copy of Hirens Boot CD, or pop in your XP disc, and start up. Go thru the installation options until you get the %26quot;R for repair%26quot; option.
With the same CD, you can make the linux partition ntfs/fat32 again. In future, stick to running linux from a cd instead of installing...
Good Luck !
You simply had windows xp? Give me a break...
No idea about the Linux side, but you probably need to get an XP disc and boot from that; hopefully you either got one with the pc or have a version u used to install xp. U can use the same Key as before.
Just a guess
But I bet your Hard Disk Drive (HDD) has failed
Try and do a Windows reinstall
Did that work? Yes - your good to go
No - Your computer has a Hardware issue possibly a HDD Failure.
Contact a service agent
How can i remove a few OS's from the OS choice menu at windows boot up safely and effectivley?
I am running XP home and i want too keep it.
I installed windows 7 a while back, and deleted the partition it was on. But its still on the choices menu as default OS. Ive used the MS config method of changing the sequence so that MS XP Home is my default OS but it doesnt work, it still defaults the non existant windows 7.
The first screen i see when i boot is %26quot;Windows 7%26quot; %26quot;Earlier versions of windows%26quot;
So i highlight earlier versions and push enter.
Then i get %26quot;Windows XP Professional Setup%26quot; (Which i also want to get rid of, and tried to do so by deleting %26quot;c:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsoft Windows XP Professional Setup%26quot; from boot.ini but it just re-appears in the file on reboot)
And Windows XP Home.
In MSCONFIG with windows XP HOME, you can't delete OS's from the OS choice menu, you can only move them and set the defualts, which as ive explained, doesnt work.
Ive also tried the System%26gt;Advanced%26gt;Startup%26amp;Recovery%26gt;Edit method of editing my boot.ini file, but i didnt want to delete anything as im unfamiliar with the process and cant afford to lose the data i have on my hard drives.
Here is my %26quot;Boot.ini%26quot; details pasted in full.
All help appreciated.
;
;Warning: Boot.ini is used on Windows XP and earlier operating systems.
;Warning: Use BCDEDIT.exe to modify Windows Vista boot options.
;
[boot loader]
timeout=20
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?Windows XP Home Edition%26quot; /NOEXECUTE=OPTIN /FASTDETECT
c:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsof鈥?Windows XP Professional Setup%26quot;
How can i remove a few OS's from the OS choice menu at windows boot up safely and effectivley?
Hey,
I had the same problem a while back when I removed the BETA Win 7 from my computer... I used a program called EasyBCD to change my boot options - and to remove some of the choices. You can find it for download from the companies site at the source link below.
Hope this helped!
I installed windows 7 a while back, and deleted the partition it was on. But its still on the choices menu as default OS. Ive used the MS config method of changing the sequence so that MS XP Home is my default OS but it doesnt work, it still defaults the non existant windows 7.
The first screen i see when i boot is %26quot;Windows 7%26quot; %26quot;Earlier versions of windows%26quot;
So i highlight earlier versions and push enter.
Then i get %26quot;Windows XP Professional Setup%26quot; (Which i also want to get rid of, and tried to do so by deleting %26quot;c:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsoft Windows XP Professional Setup%26quot; from boot.ini but it just re-appears in the file on reboot)
And Windows XP Home.
In MSCONFIG with windows XP HOME, you can't delete OS's from the OS choice menu, you can only move them and set the defualts, which as ive explained, doesnt work.
Ive also tried the System%26gt;Advanced%26gt;Startup%26amp;Recovery%26gt;Edit method of editing my boot.ini file, but i didnt want to delete anything as im unfamiliar with the process and cant afford to lose the data i have on my hard drives.
Here is my %26quot;Boot.ini%26quot; details pasted in full.
All help appreciated.
;
;Warning: Boot.ini is used on Windows XP and earlier operating systems.
;Warning: Use BCDEDIT.exe to modify Windows Vista boot options.
;
[boot loader]
timeout=20
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?Windows XP Home Edition%26quot; /NOEXECUTE=OPTIN /FASTDETECT
c:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsof鈥?Windows XP Professional Setup%26quot;
How can i remove a few OS's from the OS choice menu at windows boot up safely and effectivley?
Hey,
I had the same problem a while back when I removed the BETA Win 7 from my computer... I used a program called EasyBCD to change my boot options - and to remove some of the choices. You can find it for download from the companies site at the source link below.
Hope this helped!
Dual boot xp/vista problems?
OK, lets start at the beginning. I have an 80 gig hd, and i split it into 2 partitions, and I had a working dual boot between xp( on C:\ -partition 2) and vista ultimate (on E:\ -partition 3 ), and i had to reinstall xp ( by deleting partition 2)........ and it reinstalled fine, but now i can't load vista, just xp........................AND my C:\ is now vista, and my D:\ is now xp and my E:\ is my cd drive.I can't figure out how to change any of it..................... So is there a place i can go that will tell me how to fix it (free), or something that i can download to fix up the boot.ini and the vista BCD to work together.......I can only load
Dual boot xp/vista problems?
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Dual boot xp/vista problems?
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How to change drive letters from DOS?
One of my harddisks has died, and now the drive letter that contains the OS has moved up from K to I. With bootcfg I recreated the boot.ini (which was stored on the crashed drive initially), however it will still not boot as all the registry entries point to K instead of I.
How do I change the drive letter back to K, from DOS! (from Windows it's easy!)
Thanks a lot in advance for any and all advise.
How to change drive letters from DOS?
subst I: K:\
How do I change the drive letter back to K, from DOS! (from Windows it's easy!)
Thanks a lot in advance for any and all advise.
How to change drive letters from DOS?
subst I: K:\
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How to edit dual boot menu in xp/vista pc ?
Right now the boot menu says %26quot;older version of windows%26quot; and %26quot;windows vista %26quot;. I wanted to change the first name to%26quot;windows xp%26quot;, but I do not get any such option in boot.ini (which actually says %26quot;windows xp%26quot; there) of win xp ,or msconfig start up option of win vista(tried to use bcdedit.exe command in vista but found no such option).
Could anyone please tell me that :
1:from where is the pc picking up the master boot record : from within xp or vista
2. any idea about editing the dual bootup menu
thnx|||It%26#039;s whichever OS you installed most recently, in your case Vista.
So go into Vista, and read this Microsoft article:
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVis鈥?/a>
I haven%26#039;t used the bcdedit tool(it%26#039;s new in vista), so I can%26#039;t help you with it.
Good luck!
Could anyone please tell me that :
1:from where is the pc picking up the master boot record : from within xp or vista
2. any idea about editing the dual bootup menu
thnx|||It%26#039;s whichever OS you installed most recently, in your case Vista.
So go into Vista, and read this Microsoft article:
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVis鈥?/a>
I haven%26#039;t used the bcdedit tool(it%26#039;s new in vista), so I can%26#039;t help you with it.
Good luck!
How do I create a boot screen for Windows XP (installed first) and 98?
I%26#039;m trying to make a boot screen so I can choose between Windows 98 SE and Windows XP Home Edition. The problem? Windows 98 SE doesn%26#039;t contain a boot.ini (that I can see, even with hidden files shown), creating a boot.ini doesn%26#039;t seem to do anything, and trying to run 98 via multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)\WIND鈥?Windows 98 SE%26quot; in boot.ini from XP just returns an error that %26quot;hal.dll is either missing or corrupt%26quot; (although it isn%26#039;t -- it%26#039;s just Windows 98 being confused because it%26#039;s not the active partition). Changing that line to F:\=%26quot;Microsoft Windows 98 SE%26quot;, and trying to select it, only makes the computer reboot. Currently, the only way I can seem to change between 98 and XP is by switching the active partition via fdisk -- and in doing so, both operating systems run, but I must change the active partition via fdisk every time. Not that it%26#039;s important or anything, but I used Partition Magic 8 to create the partition that Windows 98 is on now, and installed it by copying the contents of the Windows 98 install disk (E:\Win98\) to F:\Windows\Options\Cabs. It works great, I just have this snag. By the way, here are my drives and partitions:
Local Disk (C:) / partition(1) / Windows XP Home Edition
Recovery (D:) / partition(2) / Recovery
CD Drive (E:)
WIN98 (F:) / partition(3) / Windows 98 SE
This discussion matches my question almost exactly, but there was no resolve:
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/archive/index.php/t-192810.html
Any suggestions?|||You can%26#039;t create a boot selection screen if you installed XP first and then Win 98. It should be Win 98 first and then XP. Let XP create the dual boot configuration.
Remember, when Win 98 was released in the 90%26#039;s, it didn%26#039;t know yet that there%26#039;s going to be a Win XP. Whereas when XP came out, it knew that there older versions of Windows so it has a way of recognizing it.
It goes the same for newer versions of Windows. If you want to have a multi-boot configuration, the order of installation should be from older version to newer version.|||right click the my computer icon %26gt;properties %26gt;advance tab %26gt;Startup and recovery - settings.
In the pop up you can choose the OS, the boxes should be ticked to display OS for 30 seconds.
Now click Edit.
In there you have to put in the string for windows 98. I dont know how you can do this because you should have loaded 98 first then XP, and XP would have done it for you.
Note , each Operating system needs to be on its own partition. You cannot have both on the same partition.
to find out what to put into there you could do this
grab another hard drive and install it,
partition it with a CD file
load 98
load xp
look what is in that file and save it in a memory stick
change hdd
update that file.
reformat that other hdd and put it in as a slave for extra space.
Local Disk (C:) / partition(1) / Windows XP Home Edition
Recovery (D:) / partition(2) / Recovery
CD Drive (E:)
WIN98 (F:) / partition(3) / Windows 98 SE
This discussion matches my question almost exactly, but there was no resolve:
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/archive/index.php/t-192810.html
Any suggestions?|||You can%26#039;t create a boot selection screen if you installed XP first and then Win 98. It should be Win 98 first and then XP. Let XP create the dual boot configuration.
Remember, when Win 98 was released in the 90%26#039;s, it didn%26#039;t know yet that there%26#039;s going to be a Win XP. Whereas when XP came out, it knew that there older versions of Windows so it has a way of recognizing it.
It goes the same for newer versions of Windows. If you want to have a multi-boot configuration, the order of installation should be from older version to newer version.|||right click the my computer icon %26gt;properties %26gt;advance tab %26gt;Startup and recovery - settings.
In the pop up you can choose the OS, the boxes should be ticked to display OS for 30 seconds.
Now click Edit.
In there you have to put in the string for windows 98. I dont know how you can do this because you should have loaded 98 first then XP, and XP would have done it for you.
Note , each Operating system needs to be on its own partition. You cannot have both on the same partition.
to find out what to put into there you could do this
grab another hard drive and install it,
partition it with a CD file
load 98
load xp
look what is in that file and save it in a memory stick
change hdd
update that file.
reformat that other hdd and put it in as a slave for extra space.
Backup or copy an XP partition, and restore to another partition so they are both dual bootable?
Hi,
I have done this before, but I forgot how! I am trying to create a dual bootable XP system. I know I can partition, and install separate copies of XP and all my programs on both partitions, and use my boot manager....pain in the ***! Currently I have a loaded partition with all my stuff, which I regularly image and restore with Drive Image no problem. The problem is...if I try to restore it to a different partition, than the one it was imaged from...it will not boot off of the second partition. It has something to do with the settings in the boot.ini file, but I just forgot what I did.
I remember doing two things.
I just copied one partition over to the other, and changed some settings in the new partition, and then I could dual boot no problem.
and/or
I just restored the image in the new partition, and changed the settings, and I could dual boot no problem.
I just don%26#039;t want to have to install XP, and all my programs all over again.
Right now I have one partition, so I will create a second one, and copy or restore the image to the second partition, but then what settings will I have to change in the ini files of the second one so it will boot up, when I select it from my boot manager? Oh yea, I know about keeping it hidden or not. I remember unhiding it when I had to edit the files, and then hiding it once it was ready for booting...
Help!!!!!!!!!!|||You will still need to use the boot.ini of the first partition as this is called when the pc starts (it%26#039;s always the one on the %26quot;active%26quot; partition).
So simply add a new line to the boot.ini on your original partition and change the value for Partition from 0 to 1. (like the example below)
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition (1)
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition (2) \WINNT=%26quot;Second XP %26quot; /fastdetect
------addition
The %26quot;active%26quot; disk has a flag set that marks it as active, also the first partition is usually the %26quot;system%26quot; partition. When the PC boots, the bios runs first. then it looks for the %26quot;active%26quot; disk and looks for a boot loader in the system partition. The boot loader is taking its options from the boot.ini file (in case of windows %26lt; XP)
If you specify your second OS in the second line of the boot.ini and select it later in the boot loader, it will then simply go to the other disk/partition and load the boot record there, meaning it loads the os on the second partition. This does not %26quot;hide%26quot; or change the active disk or system partition. It will still be visible in the second os and can be used as any other disk. Also, once you reboot your computer, it will again go to the first, %26quot;active%26quot; disk/partition and display the boot loader from there.
Hope this clears it. Otherwise, feel free to ask again ;-)|||You could always shrink the XP partition and install something else in the free space?
I have done this before, but I forgot how! I am trying to create a dual bootable XP system. I know I can partition, and install separate copies of XP and all my programs on both partitions, and use my boot manager....pain in the ***! Currently I have a loaded partition with all my stuff, which I regularly image and restore with Drive Image no problem. The problem is...if I try to restore it to a different partition, than the one it was imaged from...it will not boot off of the second partition. It has something to do with the settings in the boot.ini file, but I just forgot what I did.
I remember doing two things.
I just copied one partition over to the other, and changed some settings in the new partition, and then I could dual boot no problem.
and/or
I just restored the image in the new partition, and changed the settings, and I could dual boot no problem.
I just don%26#039;t want to have to install XP, and all my programs all over again.
Right now I have one partition, so I will create a second one, and copy or restore the image to the second partition, but then what settings will I have to change in the ini files of the second one so it will boot up, when I select it from my boot manager? Oh yea, I know about keeping it hidden or not. I remember unhiding it when I had to edit the files, and then hiding it once it was ready for booting...
Help!!!!!!!!!!|||You will still need to use the boot.ini of the first partition as this is called when the pc starts (it%26#039;s always the one on the %26quot;active%26quot; partition).
So simply add a new line to the boot.ini on your original partition and change the value for Partition from 0 to 1. (like the example below)
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition (1)
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition (2) \WINNT=%26quot;Second XP %26quot; /fastdetect
------addition
The %26quot;active%26quot; disk has a flag set that marks it as active, also the first partition is usually the %26quot;system%26quot; partition. When the PC boots, the bios runs first. then it looks for the %26quot;active%26quot; disk and looks for a boot loader in the system partition. The boot loader is taking its options from the boot.ini file (in case of windows %26lt; XP)
If you specify your second OS in the second line of the boot.ini and select it later in the boot loader, it will then simply go to the other disk/partition and load the boot record there, meaning it loads the os on the second partition. This does not %26quot;hide%26quot; or change the active disk or system partition. It will still be visible in the second os and can be used as any other disk. Also, once you reboot your computer, it will again go to the first, %26quot;active%26quot; disk/partition and display the boot loader from there.
Hope this clears it. Otherwise, feel free to ask again ;-)|||You could always shrink the XP partition and install something else in the free space?
How kan I change my Harddrive letter?
repaired pc, transfered files that I need to another h-drive then formatted h-drive c: and reinstalled win/xp...now i sit with an invalid boot ini file and the drive letter is now d:...I have removed the other drive and replaced the files that I wanted, fixed the boot ini file but now sit with C: drive as d: drive...how can I fix this?|||You can not change the name of the drive your bootable OS is on. Reinstall windows but dont have any other drives hooked up that will change your drive letters again.|||Do you have XP Pro, XP Home, Vista whatever?
It%26#039;s different for different OSs.
I%26#039;ll describe the steps in XP Pro. If you have something else amend your question please.
1. Click on start
2. Click on settings
3. Click on Control Panel
4. Click on Administrative Tools.
5. Double click on Computer Management.
6. Double click on Storage.
7. Click on Disk Management.
8. Click INSIDE the box representing the Drive you want to change.
9. Right click for menu.
10. Select %26quot;Change Drive letter and Paths%26quot;
11. Change to the desired drive letter.
12. Click on OK.
13. Click on OK again.
14. Close the Tools out and reboot if requested.
It%26#039;s different for different OSs.
I%26#039;ll describe the steps in XP Pro. If you have something else amend your question please.
1. Click on start
2. Click on settings
3. Click on Control Panel
4. Click on Administrative Tools.
5. Double click on Computer Management.
6. Double click on Storage.
7. Click on Disk Management.
8. Click INSIDE the box representing the Drive you want to change.
9. Right click for menu.
10. Select %26quot;Change Drive letter and Paths%26quot;
11. Change to the desired drive letter.
12. Click on OK.
13. Click on OK again.
14. Close the Tools out and reboot if requested.
I have 2 different operating systems installed on my computer, and i want to remove one, but ........?
i have windows XP home and a few months ago i installed a copy of Windows VISTA on my computer so that i would have the option, when booting up, of choosing which system i wanted to use.
which i no longer want to have that option when i boot up,
i just want my computer to start up as windows XP without
giving me the option to choose VISTA. i went into my BOOT.ini
file and changed it to this :
[Boot Loader]
Timeout=5
Default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)
partition(1)\WINDOWS
but it did not help, when booting up im still given the option.
how can i stop this ?|||http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?sh鈥?/a>
You%26#039;re welcome.
which i no longer want to have that option when i boot up,
i just want my computer to start up as windows XP without
giving me the option to choose VISTA. i went into my BOOT.ini
file and changed it to this :
[Boot Loader]
Timeout=5
Default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)
partition(1)\WINDOWS
but it did not help, when booting up im still given the option.
how can i stop this ?|||http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?sh鈥?/a>
You%26#039;re welcome.
How to install XP beside Pre-Installed Vista?
I bought a notebook. Windows Vista was installed on it. I wanted to have Windows XP beside this windows. So I installed Windows XP in another drive.(Vista installed on C and XP installed on D)
The problem is that when I boot a notebook, I don鈥檛 have any choice to choose from XP or Vista (I know that if you first have XP and then Install Vista, this problem don%26#039;t occurs). At first I could only choose XP. Then I repaired Windows Vista with Recovery Disk. Now, I can only boot from Windows Vista.(I tried to change the text of boot.ini, but it was not useful)
I don%26#039;t know what I could do to have both of OS at startup.
So please tell me is it possible to have first Vista and then install XP and have choice to choose between them at startup?|||i dunno .. make both partitions primary maybe ..|||Install Windows XP in a Dual Boot with Pre-installed Windows Vista
http://www.pro-networks.org/forum/about8鈥?/a>
The problem is that when I boot a notebook, I don鈥檛 have any choice to choose from XP or Vista (I know that if you first have XP and then Install Vista, this problem don%26#039;t occurs). At first I could only choose XP. Then I repaired Windows Vista with Recovery Disk. Now, I can only boot from Windows Vista.(I tried to change the text of boot.ini, but it was not useful)
I don%26#039;t know what I could do to have both of OS at startup.
So please tell me is it possible to have first Vista and then install XP and have choice to choose between them at startup?|||i dunno .. make both partitions primary maybe ..|||Install Windows XP in a Dual Boot with Pre-installed Windows Vista
http://www.pro-networks.org/forum/about8鈥?/a>
How do I dual-boot Linux and windows using my Windows boot loader?
I%26#039;ve recently installed Windows XP Professional on my machine that%26#039;s been running Linux exclusively for about 2 months. The installation went without a hitch, but now I can%26#039;t boot Linux using the Windows bootloader.
I%26#039;ve seen tutorials that show you how to do it by reinstalling GRUB, but I don%26#039;t want to go through the trouble of running my LiveCD again. And besides, I sort of like the Windows bootloader because it gives you a 60-second delay for choosing your operating system. GRUB only gives you 2. (Yes, I hacked it to change the delay to 60 seconds. Don%26#039;t sue me.)
So, any ideas? I tried editing boot.ini to include the boot directory for my Kubuntu 6.10 OS, but with no luck. I tried accessing it and it threw me an error.
BTW, the directory I tried was multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\boot鈥?I%26#039;m pretty sure the partition is right, because it appears as /dev/hda1 on my partition editor, but i%26#039;m not sure which directory I should choose.
Can anyone help?|||check these 2 sites out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ntldr
http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Dual_Boot_f鈥?/a>
looks like it would be easier to put the disk in and edit grub.conf|||It wont work with the Windows boot loader, sorry. Windows is NOT %26quot;other OS friendly%26quot; like either Grub or Lilo is. To dual boot, you need to load Windows First, then modify the partitions with qparted, and load Kubuntu.
You see, Windows is UNABle to really do any repartitioning except at startup, (unless you have already made some unformatted partitions when you loaded Windows).
qparted (the open source partitioner with Kubuntu) , however, does a far better job of formatting than Windows. For example, Windows takes forever to reformat, and even then, does not do that good of a job.
My suggestion is that, either you dual boot, as above, or just forget Windows and use the Kubuntu. You will like it, you will get used to it and get comfortable. You will love that you dont even need antivirus software with Kubuntu, you will love that you dont need to defregment with K, and there is never a Reactivation Hassel with K!
There is some learning you need to do, but hang in there, its worth the switch. www.kubuntu.org
I%26#039;ve seen tutorials that show you how to do it by reinstalling GRUB, but I don%26#039;t want to go through the trouble of running my LiveCD again. And besides, I sort of like the Windows bootloader because it gives you a 60-second delay for choosing your operating system. GRUB only gives you 2. (Yes, I hacked it to change the delay to 60 seconds. Don%26#039;t sue me.)
So, any ideas? I tried editing boot.ini to include the boot directory for my Kubuntu 6.10 OS, but with no luck. I tried accessing it and it threw me an error.
BTW, the directory I tried was multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\boot鈥?I%26#039;m pretty sure the partition is right, because it appears as /dev/hda1 on my partition editor, but i%26#039;m not sure which directory I should choose.
Can anyone help?|||check these 2 sites out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ntldr
http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Dual_Boot_f鈥?/a>
looks like it would be easier to put the disk in and edit grub.conf|||It wont work with the Windows boot loader, sorry. Windows is NOT %26quot;other OS friendly%26quot; like either Grub or Lilo is. To dual boot, you need to load Windows First, then modify the partitions with qparted, and load Kubuntu.
You see, Windows is UNABle to really do any repartitioning except at startup, (unless you have already made some unformatted partitions when you loaded Windows).
qparted (the open source partitioner with Kubuntu) , however, does a far better job of formatting than Windows. For example, Windows takes forever to reformat, and even then, does not do that good of a job.
My suggestion is that, either you dual boot, as above, or just forget Windows and use the Kubuntu. You will like it, you will get used to it and get comfortable. You will love that you dont even need antivirus software with Kubuntu, you will love that you dont need to defregment with K, and there is never a Reactivation Hassel with K!
There is some learning you need to do, but hang in there, its worth the switch. www.kubuntu.org
Problems Booting XP Professional?
Recently I have been trying to remove a virus the regenerated on startup. Having done this before I knew I had to boot to safe mode in order to delete it so I tried that. I tried this but my computer failed to boot into any form of safe mode. First I would select it, then I would see the choice of operating systems and in the bottom left corner it would say safe mode then I would select XP Professional, a list of files would cascade down the screen then it would kick back to the dell logo screen at the begining of the boot sequence and ask me all over again how I wanted to boot.
To get around this I tried MSCONFIG and under general selected use original boot. That changed nothing so I went to BOOT.INI and under boot options selected/SAFEBOOT. This seems to have created a bigger problem then the original virus because it will not boot to windows under any boot option even last know good configuration.
Lastly I tried booting from CD, the repair option wouldn鈥檛 work so I tried the install (first option) and when it asked me to hit f8 to proceed it would do nothing. All I could do was hit ESC and exit the setup process.
I have no idea where to go from here or how I can undo the /SAFEBOOT option to load some form of windows. Any ideas???|||Download and burn a copy of the Ultimate Boot CD:
http://www.ubcd4win.com/|||boot from a knoppix CD, mount the hard drive, find the file, remove the file, then try to reboot in windows.. Make sure you UNMOUNT any drives before exiting knoppix though..|||Instead of F8, try F11 this time - that should get you to a Windows Repair boot.|||I would do a low level format on the drive first, and then install windows fresh.
If you have important files that weren%26#039;t backed up - then you might have to figure out a way to get them (make sure to carefully scan them before putting the virus back on the freshly loaded computer).
Good luck!
To get around this I tried MSCONFIG and under general selected use original boot. That changed nothing so I went to BOOT.INI and under boot options selected/SAFEBOOT. This seems to have created a bigger problem then the original virus because it will not boot to windows under any boot option even last know good configuration.
Lastly I tried booting from CD, the repair option wouldn鈥檛 work so I tried the install (first option) and when it asked me to hit f8 to proceed it would do nothing. All I could do was hit ESC and exit the setup process.
I have no idea where to go from here or how I can undo the /SAFEBOOT option to load some form of windows. Any ideas???|||Download and burn a copy of the Ultimate Boot CD:
http://www.ubcd4win.com/|||boot from a knoppix CD, mount the hard drive, find the file, remove the file, then try to reboot in windows.. Make sure you UNMOUNT any drives before exiting knoppix though..|||Instead of F8, try F11 this time - that should get you to a Windows Repair boot.|||I would do a low level format on the drive first, and then install windows fresh.
If you have important files that weren%26#039;t backed up - then you might have to figure out a way to get them (make sure to carefully scan them before putting the virus back on the freshly loaded computer).
Good luck!
Ntldr is missing continued?
I have 98se on a 10 gig harddrive. I added a 40 gig hd to it and put xp on it............I wanted to transfer some files b4 I removed 98 which is why I didn%26#039;t remove it before I put xp on (I didn%26#039;t know this was gonna happen). After doing all my updates on xp I swapped out jumpers making xp master and 98 slave. An error popped up saying ntldr missing press control alt del to restart. I went in boot area changed the boot order from c: then a: to d: which allowed me to boot into xp. My problem is how can I get ntldr on my xp harddrive without reinstalling xp or leaving 98 plugged in. can%26#039;t do repair because my disk is sp and I have upgraded to sp2. (update) I put ntldr, boot.ini, and ntdetect on floppy disk. some reason boot.ini isn%26#039;t working boot.ini is invalid then it says starting C: windows/ (at this point the c: drive is disconnected) then it loaded xp unfortunatly I can%26#039;t do it without floppy disk. (I did try just changing ntldr and ntdetect in i386 didnt work) any ideas?|||Try changing the default drive in Boot.ini. Might just work.
Otherwise you can create a SP2 disc with your CD and a copy of the SP2 patch and AutoStreamer.|||The hard drive needs to have a valid boot sector and the partition that XP is on needs to be marked as active. You will need to reformat the drive and reinstall Windows if you want it to work properly. Be sure to physically disconnect all other hard drives before installing XP.
Otherwise you can create a SP2 disc with your CD and a copy of the SP2 patch and AutoStreamer.|||The hard drive needs to have a valid boot sector and the partition that XP is on needs to be marked as active. You will need to reformat the drive and reinstall Windows if you want it to work properly. Be sure to physically disconnect all other hard drives before installing XP.
How to start windows 7 ?
I have two operating systems namely windows 2003 server edition and windows 7. My problem is that now windows 7 is not showing in startup option, and computer directly boots to windows 2003. As far as i know, i might hv accidently deleted boot configuration! i hv heard that boot settings can be changed . I hv found boot.ini of windows 2003, but i dont know to edit it!! please help me, if there is anything i can do rather than formatting the drive and installing windows 7 freshly!!|||There was free software that among other things lets you edit/change this.
It is called VistaBootPro version 3.3
The later versions cost money, so if you can find version 3.3 to download somewhere it will be free.
Howard|||Since im not a guy who meddles with boot config, try reinstalling it, or otherwise call a technician|||I don%26#039;t have any suggestion..Sorry, just pass by..Excuse me..:)|||I am sorry but you now you can%26#039;t boot Windows7 from Windows 2003 because boot manager of
Windows 2003 will not detect your Windows 7,So.you will need to reinstall Windows 7.Trust me
I have faced this problem with Windows XP some thime ago.|||Go to a Local Mom and Pop Computer service Company for the technical fix.
I think you have a conflict with two operating systems on your machine.
Spend a few bucks and save yourself a lot of heart ache.|||Might help:
EasyBCD, follow the documentation
http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1|||this was very very simple , first do what i say .
goto my computer properties
advance option
start up and recovery click on edit
just carefully see that %26#039;%26#039; windows 2003%26#039;%26#039; and %26quot;windows 7%26quot; with in qutation marks u can edit with any name
for the sake of not confusing with on what version ur booting the system
after that insert ur windows 7 cd ,
click on repair option , you had already said that you accidentley deleted the boot.in ,
on the repair option just type 1
and type boot.in
it will automatically install the misssing boot files
BUT REMEMBER THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ONLY IF YOU HAVE INSTALL THE WINDOWS 7 ON C DRIVE ONLY
OTHER WISE THERE IS NO USE WITH THIS PROCESS|||Microsoft is funny that way.
The NEWEST version MUST be loaded first, in most cases, and win7 does NOT use a boot.ini file, being a completely different OS.
They also need separate OS partitions and entirely separate apps files as apps for 2003 are, for the most part, NOT compatible with win7.
For any better information, I would need to see your system.|||Ok, first off, let me say I have done this exact thing, I know it works, so just try.
Boot off Win 7 CD. At install screen, click on %26quot;repair boot partition%26quot;
It should automatically see your Win 7 partion and repair the ability to boot to it.
Restart computer.
When you start up, you should see only win 7, that%26#039;s fine. If miracles in the IT world happen, you might even see %26quot;older windows operating system%26quot; (that would be server 2003 and you can change the name in msconfig boot tab).
Once you are in Windows 7, download and install Vista Boot Pro. You should be able to add the Server 2003 to the boot environment quite easily with that.
It is called VistaBootPro version 3.3
The later versions cost money, so if you can find version 3.3 to download somewhere it will be free.
Howard|||Since im not a guy who meddles with boot config, try reinstalling it, or otherwise call a technician|||I don%26#039;t have any suggestion..Sorry, just pass by..Excuse me..:)|||I am sorry but you now you can%26#039;t boot Windows7 from Windows 2003 because boot manager of
Windows 2003 will not detect your Windows 7,So.you will need to reinstall Windows 7.Trust me
I have faced this problem with Windows XP some thime ago.|||Go to a Local Mom and Pop Computer service Company for the technical fix.
I think you have a conflict with two operating systems on your machine.
Spend a few bucks and save yourself a lot of heart ache.|||Might help:
EasyBCD, follow the documentation
http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1|||this was very very simple , first do what i say .
goto my computer properties
advance option
start up and recovery click on edit
just carefully see that %26#039;%26#039; windows 2003%26#039;%26#039; and %26quot;windows 7%26quot; with in qutation marks u can edit with any name
for the sake of not confusing with on what version ur booting the system
after that insert ur windows 7 cd ,
click on repair option , you had already said that you accidentley deleted the boot.in ,
on the repair option just type 1
and type boot.in
it will automatically install the misssing boot files
BUT REMEMBER THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ONLY IF YOU HAVE INSTALL THE WINDOWS 7 ON C DRIVE ONLY
OTHER WISE THERE IS NO USE WITH THIS PROCESS|||Microsoft is funny that way.
The NEWEST version MUST be loaded first, in most cases, and win7 does NOT use a boot.ini file, being a completely different OS.
They also need separate OS partitions and entirely separate apps files as apps for 2003 are, for the most part, NOT compatible with win7.
For any better information, I would need to see your system.|||Ok, first off, let me say I have done this exact thing, I know it works, so just try.
Boot off Win 7 CD. At install screen, click on %26quot;repair boot partition%26quot;
It should automatically see your Win 7 partion and repair the ability to boot to it.
Restart computer.
When you start up, you should see only win 7, that%26#039;s fine. If miracles in the IT world happen, you might even see %26quot;older windows operating system%26quot; (that would be server 2003 and you can change the name in msconfig boot tab).
Once you are in Windows 7, download and install Vista Boot Pro. You should be able to add the Server 2003 to the boot environment quite easily with that.
How do I edit Boot.ini properly?
I installed Windows a non-traditional way, I will explain:
My notebook has no CD/DVD functionality, I had to use a floppy to boot into MS-DOS (the only floppy i had kept failing to write over and over so I had to repair it with flobo about 9 times) So once I finally booted success with A:\ I did fdisk, now my hard drive has two partitions one is 2.5GB and the other is 25GB roughly.
I made partition 1 (2.5GB) active and format it as C: with system files for emergencies (I do not want to use a floppy again, I would rather boot dos from partition 1) then I reboot and removed the floppy.
C: drive booted into DOS from here I had already pre-loaded the WindowsXP files off of my CD onto partition 2 from another machine at an earlier time.
So I ran smartdrv.exe then changed directory to the winxp folder and went into i386 proceeding to run winnt, installing Windows XP to partition 2 (25GB) so I have DOS on partition 1, XP on partition 2. If XP fails I would like DOS to still be bootable, the Boot.ini is on partition 1 (2.5GB)
here is what i did, but this crashes and reboots when I select the DOS option.
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\=%26quot;鈥?/noexecute=optin /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
This is not working, any ideas? I assume \=DOS means the root of C:\ is where the boot files are, is this incorrect? Thanks!|||W/o full lines it is tough to tell. This KB from Microsoft will give you a good idea of what it is about
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022
My notebook has no CD/DVD functionality, I had to use a floppy to boot into MS-DOS (the only floppy i had kept failing to write over and over so I had to repair it with flobo about 9 times) So once I finally booted success with A:\ I did fdisk, now my hard drive has two partitions one is 2.5GB and the other is 25GB roughly.
I made partition 1 (2.5GB) active and format it as C: with system files for emergencies (I do not want to use a floppy again, I would rather boot dos from partition 1) then I reboot and removed the floppy.
C: drive booted into DOS from here I had already pre-loaded the WindowsXP files off of my CD onto partition 2 from another machine at an earlier time.
So I ran smartdrv.exe then changed directory to the winxp folder and went into i386 proceeding to run winnt, installing Windows XP to partition 2 (25GB) so I have DOS on partition 1, XP on partition 2. If XP fails I would like DOS to still be bootable, the Boot.ini is on partition 1 (2.5GB)
here is what i did, but this crashes and reboots when I select the DOS option.
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\=%26quot;鈥?/noexecute=optin /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
This is not working, any ideas? I assume \=DOS means the root of C:\ is where the boot files are, is this incorrect? Thanks!|||W/o full lines it is tough to tell. This KB from Microsoft will give you a good idea of what it is about
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022
MAC! HELP! CHANGE THE OS!?
For the Mac OS X Version 10.5.5 how do you edit the boot file? How would you change the the OS, the computer loads? I just need to get access to the boot file. For example, in Windows XP, it%26#039;s the boot.ini file. Or you can simply change it by typing msconfig in the run box. How do you do it for the Mac?|||Control panel / Startup disk|||you can install a different os on a different hard drive
when booting hold the option key down, they you can choose what drive boots
when booting hold the option key down, they you can choose what drive boots
How do I direct the boot.ini file to make it Dual-Boot?
Ok I really F***ed up. I had Windows Media Center installed on Disk 0 (was on drive c:\)NTFS. on the same disk, I had another partion, FAT32 on Drive L:\. on Disk (1) I have four partions E:\ F:\ G:\ and h:\. I deleted the F:\ drive and from the unallocated space i installed windows xp professional NTFS. now it made my h:\ drive the c:\ drive. my old c:\ drive with windows Media Center is now the D:\ drive.
My problem is I cannot boot into windows media center anymore. this is my current boot.ini (only booting into xp pro):
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
And this is my old boot.ini:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WI鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsoft Windows Recovery Console%26quot; /cmdcons
when i copy the direct line into the boot.ini %26quot;MSCONFIG%26quot; tells me that the path is incorrect. i tried changing to disk(1) but i recieved the same error.
If anyone can give me the right context for %26quot;multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WIN鈥?for my new file system that would be great.
I need to boot into windows media center.
HELP HELP HELP|||Hmmm im not sure on this. You may wanna find a computer expert around your area and go have it looked at.
My problem is I cannot boot into windows media center anymore. this is my current boot.ini (only booting into xp pro):
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
And this is my old boot.ini:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WI鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsoft Windows Recovery Console%26quot; /cmdcons
when i copy the direct line into the boot.ini %26quot;MSCONFIG%26quot; tells me that the path is incorrect. i tried changing to disk(1) but i recieved the same error.
If anyone can give me the right context for %26quot;multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WIN鈥?for my new file system that would be great.
I need to boot into windows media center.
HELP HELP HELP|||Hmmm im not sure on this. You may wanna find a computer expert around your area and go have it looked at.
How do I change the bootloader?
I have been running Windows for a while, then I tried to install Linux onto an external hard drive. I tried two distributions (Ubuntu 8.04 and then Mepis (I think it was 2003)). As Ubuntu was installed, GRUB was too. The problem is that my system drive is a FAT32. GRUB won%26#039;t run off of a FAT32. I don%26#039;t want to reformat my system drive. All I want to do is change my bootloader back to boot.ini so I can boot Windows.
I have an Inspiron 2500 with Phoenix BIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 (even though I don%26#039;t think it is, anything online about the setup menu is different than the setup menu that I have).
If anyone knows how to change the bootloader, that would be great.|||If the hard drive with Linux is SATA, you can edit the boot.ini, and skip GRUB all together, but if you want to uninstall grub, obtain a Windows 98 start up floppy, or any other disk with fdisk on it, and run the command fdisk /mbr. What this does is restore the default boot manager, while removing grub at the same time. It worked for me perfectly. Hope that helps.|||I am not sure I got a firm grip on your problem but I know that with Vista as I rn it I can fix my boot system by putting my windows install dis in the drive and a choice there is fix boot, and it does.
I have an Inspiron 2500 with Phoenix BIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 (even though I don%26#039;t think it is, anything online about the setup menu is different than the setup menu that I have).
If anyone knows how to change the bootloader, that would be great.|||If the hard drive with Linux is SATA, you can edit the boot.ini, and skip GRUB all together, but if you want to uninstall grub, obtain a Windows 98 start up floppy, or any other disk with fdisk on it, and run the command fdisk /mbr. What this does is restore the default boot manager, while removing grub at the same time. It worked for me perfectly. Hope that helps.|||I am not sure I got a firm grip on your problem but I know that with Vista as I rn it I can fix my boot system by putting my windows install dis in the drive and a choice there is fix boot, and it does.
XP computer will not boot?
I was trying to boot in safe mode. I opened msconfig, went to the BOOT.ini tab, and checked %26quot;Boot in safe Mode%26quot; I restarted the computer, and now it will not boot. I get to the screen that says %26quot;Windows did not start correctly, select an option: Boot in safe mode, safe mode with networking, etc.%26quot; I tried all the options, but as soon as I hit enter, it starts over again. I assume that the fact that i checked %26quot;boot in safe mode%26quot; it is overriding my choices and always trying to boot in safe mode, which apparently doesn%26#039;t work. I do not know why it will not boot in safe mode, but I don%26#039;t need it to. So what I need is some way to change that setting in the BOOT.ini file. If I could access the hard drive from something else, how would I go about changing that? I need a way to edit the file.
Any help is appreciated.|||load ubuntu linux with a CD as a live user. then go into the C drive and edit the MSCONFIG program. try that.
Any help is appreciated.|||load ubuntu linux with a CD as a live user. then go into the C drive and edit the MSCONFIG program. try that.
Nelp with OS choices menu. Boot.ini?
Whenever I start my computer I get a screen that comes up, asking me which operatising system I want to boot up with.
I have 2 options.. Windows XP Media Center Edition and an option that says Windows(Default).
By defualt, my computer starts up using Windows(default) and then tries to install windowsxp.Which I don%26#039;t want...I have to manually select Windows XP Media every single time.. How can I change this so that it automatically selects the OS I want? Here is what my boot.ini file looks like.
[boot loader]
timeout=10
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer|||Change %26#039;default=%26#039; to %26#039;multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\Win鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26#039;
Change %26#039;timeout=10%26#039; to %26#039;timeout=0%26#039;
I have 2 options.. Windows XP Media Center Edition and an option that says Windows(Default).
By defualt, my computer starts up using Windows(default) and then tries to install windowsxp.Which I don%26#039;t want...I have to manually select Windows XP Media every single time.. How can I change this so that it automatically selects the OS I want? Here is what my boot.ini file looks like.
[boot loader]
timeout=10
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer|||Change %26#039;default=%26#039; to %26#039;multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\Win鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26#039;
Change %26#039;timeout=10%26#039; to %26#039;timeout=0%26#039;
I have Linux Fedora 7 installed in my PC . now i wanna install windows P in the same PC. will both work ?
bcoz win xp will modify the boot.ini file and change the entry of boot loader thus linux will no longer work . what to do ?
i don%26#039;t wana install linux over windows xp ?
how can i get rid of that problem ? is there any soft ?
can i store or modify the boot.ini or any other file to rescue linux later in my pc ?|||PCs typically run on one OS (operating system) only, however new software is out for Macintosh users (parallels and boot camp) that allow those mac users to run multiple os on one computer. as for a PC however, you%26#039;re a bit out of luck.
i don%26#039;t wana install linux over windows xp ?
how can i get rid of that problem ? is there any soft ?
can i store or modify the boot.ini or any other file to rescue linux later in my pc ?|||PCs typically run on one OS (operating system) only, however new software is out for Macintosh users (parallels and boot camp) that allow those mac users to run multiple os on one computer. as for a PC however, you%26#039;re a bit out of luck.
How to create or restore a boot.ini again??
Well my boot.ini is gone all of a sudden I tried to find out whats wrong but nothing...But when i boot it comes out this
%26quot;Invalid boot.ini
Booting from C:\windows\%26quot;
Anyway I can repair it or restore or something Without losing anything????
P.S. I tried to go to system properties and go to start up and recovory and it says %26quot;The C:\boot.ini file can not be opened. Operating system and timeout settings can not be change.%26quot;|||http://www.puppylinux.org/downloads/offi鈥?/a>
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%26quot;Invalid boot.ini
Booting from C:\windows\%26quot;
Anyway I can repair it or restore or something Without losing anything????
P.S. I tried to go to system properties and go to start up and recovory and it says %26quot;The C:\boot.ini file can not be opened. Operating system and timeout settings can not be change.%26quot;|||http://www.puppylinux.org/downloads/offi鈥?/a>
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How to change the path of boot files from one drive to another ???? read below?
if i have got two operating systems (both windows) on two separate drives then it take two of my boot files from c: and other two from other drive
plz tell me how or where do i change the address of the two files
i luked at the sysedit command to find my boot files location but tell me how to change their location
Eg.config.sys and autoexec.bat in c:
win.ini and system.ini in d:,
d: is also an primary partition but right now c: is set as active partition.......
if i make my d: partition active will it boot???|||start, run, msconfig, then click on boot tab you can change it from here.|||edit boot.ini file from msconfig or manually search for it in windows system32 folder
plz tell me how or where do i change the address of the two files
i luked at the sysedit command to find my boot files location but tell me how to change their location
Eg.config.sys and autoexec.bat in c:
win.ini and system.ini in d:,
d: is also an primary partition but right now c: is set as active partition.......
if i make my d: partition active will it boot???|||start, run, msconfig, then click on boot tab you can change it from here.|||edit boot.ini file from msconfig or manually search for it in windows system32 folder
Two operating systems in one pc?
Dear friends i have 2 op systems Me and Xp installed in my pc. When the computer starts it dont give me choice by which operating system i wish to start windows. Please advice me how to enable selection of operating systems on boot. I think i have to make changes in boot.ini file. If so then what command i have to write there. If not then advice me what to do. Thanks|||hi
go to control panel-system-advanced, then select setting from start up and recovery group.
check weather the option is select - %26#039;time to display list of operating system 30 sec%26#039;
click edit and then check notepad is something like this
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
win xp...........(file name)
win me..........
if win me line is not there then reinstall
bye|||XP allows compatibility mode. I%26#039;ve got 98 and XP, and XP is the default. Shouldn%26#039;t be a problem. Control panel, system help can show you the steps.|||If you installed ME after XP, you cannot correct it. Reinstall XP. Else from %26quot;Start%26quot; menu select %26quot;Run%26quot; and type %26quot;msconfig%26quot; then press Enter.
go to %26quot;Boot.ini%26quot; tab and look for your second OS. If it existed, active it.|||Your boot .ini file is located in your C: drive with documents and settings,program files and windows,it is a hidden system file so you will have to show these in folder options or do a search for it.Change the Timeout to around 30 to give yourself sometime to switch to it during boot up.If you have it on a seperate hardrive change it from bios|||It%26#039;s possible, but not recommended. You%26#039;ll have to partition your hard drive in order to do that.
go to control panel-system-advanced, then select setting from start up and recovery group.
check weather the option is select - %26#039;time to display list of operating system 30 sec%26#039;
click edit and then check notepad is something like this
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
win xp...........(file name)
win me..........
if win me line is not there then reinstall
bye|||XP allows compatibility mode. I%26#039;ve got 98 and XP, and XP is the default. Shouldn%26#039;t be a problem. Control panel, system help can show you the steps.|||If you installed ME after XP, you cannot correct it. Reinstall XP. Else from %26quot;Start%26quot; menu select %26quot;Run%26quot; and type %26quot;msconfig%26quot; then press Enter.
go to %26quot;Boot.ini%26quot; tab and look for your second OS. If it existed, active it.|||Your boot .ini file is located in your C: drive with documents and settings,program files and windows,it is a hidden system file so you will have to show these in folder options or do a search for it.Change the Timeout to around 30 to give yourself sometime to switch to it during boot up.If you have it on a seperate hardrive change it from bios|||It%26#039;s possible, but not recommended. You%26#039;ll have to partition your hard drive in order to do that.
How to remove 2nd vista option?
How to remove 2nd Vista option on startup?
I%26#039;ve recently installed Windows 7 on my laptop %26amp; now when I boot up I get the option to choose which version I want my original Windows XP that i still use(my Primary Operating System), Windows 7, and a old Windows Vista that i use, I get 30 seconds to chose before it choses for me.
The 1st option works, and so does the 2nd one which is the Windows 7
How do I remove the 3rd option, which is Windows Vista??
Ive already tried removing it by going into the msconfig then the boot.ini, but it only shows the start up for XP, but not operating systems such as Vista or 7
Does anyone have any ideas how to remove this Vista Startup??
and when i go into the the startup bit in systems. And settings it only shows the XP startups, it says to change boot settings for vista use BCDEDIT.exe, but i dont know how to get there|||Your best bet is to download %26quot;easy BCD 1.7.* install on whatever XP
or W7 and run it, you will find everything amazingly easy as the name suggests. You add and remove entries swap preferences whatever you want and it has some very good little extras AND it%26#039;s free
Here is the direct link.
http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1
I%26#039;ve recently installed Windows 7 on my laptop %26amp; now when I boot up I get the option to choose which version I want my original Windows XP that i still use(my Primary Operating System), Windows 7, and a old Windows Vista that i use, I get 30 seconds to chose before it choses for me.
The 1st option works, and so does the 2nd one which is the Windows 7
How do I remove the 3rd option, which is Windows Vista??
Ive already tried removing it by going into the msconfig then the boot.ini, but it only shows the start up for XP, but not operating systems such as Vista or 7
Does anyone have any ideas how to remove this Vista Startup??
and when i go into the the startup bit in systems. And settings it only shows the XP startups, it says to change boot settings for vista use BCDEDIT.exe, but i dont know how to get there|||Your best bet is to download %26quot;easy BCD 1.7.* install on whatever XP
or W7 and run it, you will find everything amazingly easy as the name suggests. You add and remove entries swap preferences whatever you want and it has some very good little extras AND it%26#039;s free
Here is the direct link.
http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1
PLEAAAAASE HEEEEEEEEELPPp!!!!!!?
I had windows Vista installed on my computer.I wanted to install XP, on my first try I didn%26#039;t write down the serial key, so when installing, it created a boot partition. after that I couldn%26#039;t boot to my vista. Now I%26#039;m on XP and i want to go back to vista, but I don%26#039;t know how to change boot options.
I tried %26quot;msconfig%26quot; to go to boot.ini, but that%26#039;s not there...
what can I do to change boot option?
is there any other way or I must give up and format?
THANK YOU|||Boot from your VIsta DVD and select the repair option. If it doesn%26#039;t find anything that it can fix it will give you the option to open a comand prompt.
1. Use Bootsect.exe to restore the Windows Vista MBR and the boot code that transfers control to the Windows Boot Manager program. To do this, type the following command at a command prompt: Drive:\boot\Bootsect.exe /NT60 All
In this command, Drive is the drive where the Windows Vista installation media is located.
Note The boot folder for this step is on the DVD drive.
2. Use Bcdedit.exe to manually create an entry in the BCD Boot.ini file for the earlier version of the Windows operating system. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt.
Note In these commands, Drive is the drive where Windows Vista is installed.
鈥?Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /create {ntldr} 鈥揹 %26quot;Description for earlier Windows version%26quot;
Note In this command, Description for earlier Windows version can be any text that you want. For example, Description for earlier Windows version can be %26quot;Windows XP%26quot; or %26quot;Windows Server 2003%26quot;.
鈥?Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /set {ntldr} device partition=x:
Note In this command, x: is the drive letter for the active partition.
鈥?Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /set {ntldr} path \ntldr
鈥?Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /displayorder {ntldr} 鈥揳ddlast
3. Restart the computer.|||Install a new bootloader.|||Vista must use the primary partition.
I tried %26quot;msconfig%26quot; to go to boot.ini, but that%26#039;s not there...
what can I do to change boot option?
is there any other way or I must give up and format?
THANK YOU|||Boot from your VIsta DVD and select the repair option. If it doesn%26#039;t find anything that it can fix it will give you the option to open a comand prompt.
1. Use Bootsect.exe to restore the Windows Vista MBR and the boot code that transfers control to the Windows Boot Manager program. To do this, type the following command at a command prompt: Drive:\boot\Bootsect.exe /NT60 All
In this command, Drive is the drive where the Windows Vista installation media is located.
Note The boot folder for this step is on the DVD drive.
2. Use Bcdedit.exe to manually create an entry in the BCD Boot.ini file for the earlier version of the Windows operating system. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt.
Note In these commands, Drive is the drive where Windows Vista is installed.
鈥?Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /create {ntldr} 鈥揹 %26quot;Description for earlier Windows version%26quot;
Note In this command, Description for earlier Windows version can be any text that you want. For example, Description for earlier Windows version can be %26quot;Windows XP%26quot; or %26quot;Windows Server 2003%26quot;.
鈥?Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /set {ntldr} device partition=x:
Note In this command, x: is the drive letter for the active partition.
鈥?Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /set {ntldr} path \ntldr
鈥?Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /displayorder {ntldr} 鈥揳ddlast
3. Restart the computer.|||Install a new bootloader.|||Vista must use the primary partition.
XP 4Gb RAM upgade? Why can't i see it?
Hi all, i just brought 4gb of RAM and installed it, booted up my system but it only shows 2.62gb on %26#039;My Computer%26#039; properties. I%26#039;ve heard you have to change the boot.ini file but don%26#039;t know where it is? Could someone please give me very clear instructions on how to do this?
I am running XP pro SP3 on an Acer Aspire 5100. I ran an online scan and it told me i could support upto 4gb, hence why i brought it, and when i checked some online doc%26#039;s on my laptop that too said i could support 4gb.
Many thanks in advance guys n gals|!!!!!
Hope someone can help?|||XP will reserve some of the addressable space for it%26#039;s own use. You%26#039;ll never see it showing the full 4GB.|||XP can only register 3gb of RAM if you want to use the full 4gb then upgrade to vista.|||Because windows xp is designed on 32 bits it can address only 4G of memory space. This means that if you have swap file on (virtual memory). It will limit the amount of physical memory that it can manage.
So to be able to see all of your physical memory try to disable the swap file and see what happens.
You can do this by going to System proprieties -%26gt; Advanced -%26gt; Performance -%26gt; Advanced -%26gt; Virtual Memory -%26gt; Change|||GO TO BIOS AND CHAK THE RAM.U CAN DO THIS BY HITTING F10/F2/DEL ETC(DEPANDS UPON U R LAPPY) WHAN U R LAPTOP GET STARTED..............
IF IT IS SHOWING THER THAT U HAVE 4 GB RAM THAN DON%26#039;T WORRY.IT MEANS U HAVE 4 GB RAM
NOW U%26#039;LL ASK ME Y THIS HAPPENDS.THIS HAPPENS
BECAUSE
1) U R LAPTOP%26#039;S MOTHER BOARD DOES NOT
SUPPORTS XP
2) U DONT HAVE
GENUINE XP|||You do have 4GB of RAM, but not all of that is available for use by the OS. More than likely your built in video card is a shared memory video card. That is using some of your memory.
You can edit the boot.ini file which is a hidden system file at the root of the c:\ drive. You need to go into your explorer in the folder options turn on see hidden and protected operating files.
You can add the /3GB switch to your boot.ini file, but for XP this may cause your system to become unstable as many drivers are incompatible with this.
See more at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/鈥?/a>
You could also install the 64-bit version of XP which would recognize all the RAM, but many applications are not compatible with this version and there may not be drivers for your laptop that support 64 bit XP, so I would not recommend it.|||Ok, here is HOW to do it:
Why it%26#039;s happening:
The range of integer values that can be stored in 32 bits is 0 through 4,294,967,295 or 鈭?,147,483,648 through 2,147,483,647 using two%26#039;s complement encoding. Hence, a processor with 32-bit memory addresses can directly access 4 Gigs of byte-addressable memory.
However, it is not a waste, there is a function called PAE (Physical Address Extension) which will, in a nutshell, tell your cpu to use all 4 gigs, while your os will continue to detect that you%26#039;re using say 3.2 gigs of RAM. to enable PAE, you need to edit the boot.ini file with this by adding :
/PAE
How to edit the boot.ini file:
STEP 1, SAVE A BACKUP, this is an IMPORTANT FILE!
Save a Backup Copy of Boot.ini
1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
-or-
Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
2. On the Advanced tab, click Settings under Startup and Recovery.
3. Under System Startup, click Edit. This opens the file in Notepad ready for editing.
4. In Notepad, click File on the Menu bar, and then click Save As.
5. Right click in an empty area of the Save As dialog box, point to New in the context menu, and then click Folder.
6. Type a name for the new folder, for example temp, and then press the ENTER key to create the folder named temp.
7. Double-click the new folder named temp, and then click the Save button to save a backup copy of the Boot.ini file.
STEP 2, Edit the Boot.ini File:
Edit the Boot.ini File
To view and edit the Boot.ini file: 1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
-or-
Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
2. On the Advanced tab, click Settings under Startup and Recovery.
3. Under System Startup, click Edit.
*-------------------------------------鈥?br>
Here is how the boot.ini file looks %26gt;%26gt;BEFORE%26lt;%26lt; you edit it:
*-------------------------------------鈥?br>
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer
*-------------------------------------鈥?br>
Here is how the boot.ini file will look %26gt;%26gt;AFTER%26lt;%26lt; you edit it:
*-------------------------------------鈥?br>
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer /PAE
Note: That you must be careful NOT to change anything ELSE, just add the /PAE to the last line exactly as I have
shown you.
You will now SAVE this file as boot.ini and reboot your computer.
If anything goes wrong, then be prepared to go into SAFE MODE, by holding down F8 on bootup and then RESTORE the original backup boot.ini file.
for more info on PAE, see the following links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_Ad鈥?/a>
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system...A鈥?/a>
http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....鈥?/a>|||I think your motherboard can%26#039;t take it anymore
it must show at least 3.10 GB RAM
I am running XP pro SP3 on an Acer Aspire 5100. I ran an online scan and it told me i could support upto 4gb, hence why i brought it, and when i checked some online doc%26#039;s on my laptop that too said i could support 4gb.
Many thanks in advance guys n gals|!!!!!
Hope someone can help?|||XP will reserve some of the addressable space for it%26#039;s own use. You%26#039;ll never see it showing the full 4GB.|||XP can only register 3gb of RAM if you want to use the full 4gb then upgrade to vista.|||Because windows xp is designed on 32 bits it can address only 4G of memory space. This means that if you have swap file on (virtual memory). It will limit the amount of physical memory that it can manage.
So to be able to see all of your physical memory try to disable the swap file and see what happens.
You can do this by going to System proprieties -%26gt; Advanced -%26gt; Performance -%26gt; Advanced -%26gt; Virtual Memory -%26gt; Change|||GO TO BIOS AND CHAK THE RAM.U CAN DO THIS BY HITTING F10/F2/DEL ETC(DEPANDS UPON U R LAPPY) WHAN U R LAPTOP GET STARTED..............
IF IT IS SHOWING THER THAT U HAVE 4 GB RAM THAN DON%26#039;T WORRY.IT MEANS U HAVE 4 GB RAM
NOW U%26#039;LL ASK ME Y THIS HAPPENDS.THIS HAPPENS
BECAUSE
1) U R LAPTOP%26#039;S MOTHER BOARD DOES NOT
SUPPORTS XP
2) U DONT HAVE
GENUINE XP|||You do have 4GB of RAM, but not all of that is available for use by the OS. More than likely your built in video card is a shared memory video card. That is using some of your memory.
You can edit the boot.ini file which is a hidden system file at the root of the c:\ drive. You need to go into your explorer in the folder options turn on see hidden and protected operating files.
You can add the /3GB switch to your boot.ini file, but for XP this may cause your system to become unstable as many drivers are incompatible with this.
See more at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/鈥?/a>
You could also install the 64-bit version of XP which would recognize all the RAM, but many applications are not compatible with this version and there may not be drivers for your laptop that support 64 bit XP, so I would not recommend it.|||Ok, here is HOW to do it:
Why it%26#039;s happening:
The range of integer values that can be stored in 32 bits is 0 through 4,294,967,295 or 鈭?,147,483,648 through 2,147,483,647 using two%26#039;s complement encoding. Hence, a processor with 32-bit memory addresses can directly access 4 Gigs of byte-addressable memory.
However, it is not a waste, there is a function called PAE (Physical Address Extension) which will, in a nutshell, tell your cpu to use all 4 gigs, while your os will continue to detect that you%26#039;re using say 3.2 gigs of RAM. to enable PAE, you need to edit the boot.ini file with this by adding :
/PAE
How to edit the boot.ini file:
STEP 1, SAVE A BACKUP, this is an IMPORTANT FILE!
Save a Backup Copy of Boot.ini
1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
-or-
Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
2. On the Advanced tab, click Settings under Startup and Recovery.
3. Under System Startup, click Edit. This opens the file in Notepad ready for editing.
4. In Notepad, click File on the Menu bar, and then click Save As.
5. Right click in an empty area of the Save As dialog box, point to New in the context menu, and then click Folder.
6. Type a name for the new folder, for example temp, and then press the ENTER key to create the folder named temp.
7. Double-click the new folder named temp, and then click the Save button to save a backup copy of the Boot.ini file.
STEP 2, Edit the Boot.ini File:
Edit the Boot.ini File
To view and edit the Boot.ini file: 1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
-or-
Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
2. On the Advanced tab, click Settings under Startup and Recovery.
3. Under System Startup, click Edit.
*-------------------------------------鈥?br>
Here is how the boot.ini file looks %26gt;%26gt;BEFORE%26lt;%26lt; you edit it:
*-------------------------------------鈥?br>
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer
*-------------------------------------鈥?br>
Here is how the boot.ini file will look %26gt;%26gt;AFTER%26lt;%26lt; you edit it:
*-------------------------------------鈥?br>
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI鈥?Windows XP Professional%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer /PAE
Note: That you must be careful NOT to change anything ELSE, just add the /PAE to the last line exactly as I have
shown you.
You will now SAVE this file as boot.ini and reboot your computer.
If anything goes wrong, then be prepared to go into SAFE MODE, by holding down F8 on bootup and then RESTORE the original backup boot.ini file.
for more info on PAE, see the following links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_Ad鈥?/a>
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system...A鈥?/a>
http://technet2.microsoft.com/window....鈥?/a>|||I think your motherboard can%26#039;t take it anymore
it must show at least 3.10 GB RAM
How do you...?
ok i have an external hardrive and want to boot the recovery partition off of it so how do i change the boot.ini so i can boot from the external hardrive
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WI鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsoft Windows Recovery Console%26quot; /cmdcons
this is my boot.ini|||It depends on how your external partition is mounted.
However, you should just go into BIOS settings and try to get it to boot from USB there, rather than editing boot.ini|||you might just try going into bios and change the order of the boot devices (make your external hard drive first)
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti鈥?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WI鈥?XP Media Center Edition%26quot; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT=%26quot;Microsoft Windows Recovery Console%26quot; /cmdcons
this is my boot.ini|||It depends on how your external partition is mounted.
However, you should just go into BIOS settings and try to get it to boot from USB there, rather than editing boot.ini|||you might just try going into bios and change the order of the boot devices (make your external hard drive first)
How do you edit boot file in Mac?
For the Mac OS X Version 10.5.5 how do you edit the boot file? How would you change the the OS, the computer loads? I just need to get access to the boot file. For example, in Windows XP, it%26#039;s the boot.ini file. Or you can simply change it by typing msconfig in the run box. How do you do it for the Mac?|||I%26#039;m not really good at using macs, double click the file and click open with a different program and look for notepad.
How do I get my computer to boot?
My computer has been working fine, until recently, say the past week, I turn it on, use it for a while and then it would turn itself off. It%26#039;s not connected to the internet so I didn%26#039;t think it could be a virus.
However I tried to turn it on yesterday and it wouldn%26#039;t even get to load all the way before it turned itself off. Now when I turn it on it shows the acer screen as it should, then beeps as it should and then I get a message which says:
Invalid BOOT.INI file
Booting from C:\windows\
I have been on other forums and seen that many answers say they either need a disk to boot it from (which I don%26#039;t have) or that they need to change the BOOT thing but I can%26#039;t do that because my computer won%26#039;t load. It will just sit at the Invalid BOOT.INI screen for hours.
I%26#039;m hoping there is a way I could fix this problem without having to spend a lot of money.
Thanks
Oh and my computer runs on Windows XP home edition.|||Borrow a Win XP home CD from a friend. Use the Recovery consol and at the C prompt type %26quot;fixboot%26quot; without the quotes.
wdw|||Ok! This is a bit complex! First of all, if possible try to get a copy of the boot disk for the formatting purpose. This you can generally find on torrents I suppose. Else, try logging into Safe mode pressing F8 key as soon as you see the acer screen and try to recover the previous settings . I just have this much amount of information. :( Hope this helps.|||try reinstalling / repair using win xp.
However I tried to turn it on yesterday and it wouldn%26#039;t even get to load all the way before it turned itself off. Now when I turn it on it shows the acer screen as it should, then beeps as it should and then I get a message which says:
Invalid BOOT.INI file
Booting from C:\windows\
I have been on other forums and seen that many answers say they either need a disk to boot it from (which I don%26#039;t have) or that they need to change the BOOT thing but I can%26#039;t do that because my computer won%26#039;t load. It will just sit at the Invalid BOOT.INI screen for hours.
I%26#039;m hoping there is a way I could fix this problem without having to spend a lot of money.
Thanks
Oh and my computer runs on Windows XP home edition.|||Borrow a Win XP home CD from a friend. Use the Recovery consol and at the C prompt type %26quot;fixboot%26quot; without the quotes.
wdw|||Ok! This is a bit complex! First of all, if possible try to get a copy of the boot disk for the formatting purpose. This you can generally find on torrents I suppose. Else, try logging into Safe mode pressing F8 key as soon as you see the acer screen and try to recover the previous settings . I just have this much amount of information. :( Hope this helps.|||try reinstalling / repair using win xp.
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