fixing boot.ini after failed 2000 install

[jakkwb]

Hi folks,

I have a system that has a failed install of Windows 2000 on it. Was originally Windows 98, which still boots from the menu.

So, I need to fix the boot.ini to take out references to Win 2000 and make 98 the default system to boot (no choice, just boot automatically like other systems)

Thanks,

Al

[NooNoo]

ok, start up windows either in command line, or safe mode. Edit the boot.ini file - to remove the reference to win2k

[jakkwb]

OK, thanks. Please forgive my stupidity, but what exactly do I put back in the boot line?

Also, I can't remember the command to get boot.ini out of read only mode.

Thanks,

Al

[NooNoo]

attrib -h

you don't need to put a replacement line in there.

If you are worried, make a copy of it first.

[jakkwb]

OK, when I try the attrib -h, I get a message that reads:

Not resetting system file boot.ini

Here is what my boot.ini reads:

[boot loader]
Timeout=5
Default=c:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT

[operating systems]
c:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT = "microsoft windows 2000 pro setup"
c:\="microsoft windows"

Like I said, the system gives you the choice of Windows Pro, or Windows (98). I just want to remove the Windows Pro option so it boots into Windows 98 automatically.

Thanks,

A

[Ya_know]

This is what you need to do...Althought it says NT, it works the same with 2000


Removing Windows NT from a Windows 95/98 Dual-Boot Installation (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;171444&Product=w98)