I have 2 os both are winxp pro running on my computer,so I installed a new winxp on drive c, then I formatted drive d-so it's empty-, but up till now every time I start my computer gives me the option massage -if I choose the 2nd os it will give me error massage- so what shall I do to stop that massage

Are you trying to get the 2nd one working or the 2nd one deleted ?

Are you trying to get the 2nd one working or the 2nd one deleted ?
Thinking of directing him to msconfig? ;)

Edit your boot.ini file on c:\ root folder

Rright click on boot.ini and choose edit

Delete the line in boot.ini that is listed under [Operating Systems] that reflects the option you do not want to use during start

Make sure you delete the one not in use and delete the line for the partition that you formatted.

Make a backup of boot.ini in same folder as .bak just in case you remove the wrong one

No, I want the 2nd one deleted

seahwk83, how can I enter boot.ini file?

Right click on the .ini file and choose edit

Dear seahwk83,
Sorry for being stupid, but it's my first time what's .ini file?
And how can I get it?

Go to windows explorer and then go to c:\ drive
-you should see boot.ini file there, right click on it and choose edit

Post back with any questions and will try to help if can

Found it, but is it suppose to be a notepad file?

Yes, it will open in notepad and then you can make changes and when saved, it will still be same file

After editing as mentioned above, restart the PC

can't possibly thank you enough
thanx,

Seemsto have worked, glad to hear.