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    #1

    Feb 16, 2010, 02:08 PM
    Problem,I have 2 os running on my computer!!
    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
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    #2

    Feb 16, 2010, 02:16 PM

    Are you trying to get the 2nd one working or the 2nd one deleted ?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 02:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by califdadof3 View Post
    Are you trying to get the 2nd one working or the 2nd one deleted ?
    Thinking of directing him to msconfig? ;)
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    Feb 16, 2010, 02:55 PM

    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
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    Feb 16, 2010, 02:56 PM

    No, I want the 2nd one deleted
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    Feb 16, 2010, 02:58 PM
    seahwk83, how can I enter boot.ini file?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 03:02 PM

    Right click on the .ini file and choose edit
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    Feb 16, 2010, 03:12 PM

    Dear seahwk83,
    Sorry for being stupid, but it's my first time what's .ini file?
    And how can I get it?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 03:22 PM

    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
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    Feb 16, 2010, 03:39 PM
    Found it, but is it suppose to be a notepad file?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 04:12 PM

    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
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    Feb 16, 2010, 04:21 PM

    can't possibly thank you enough
    thanx,
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    Feb 16, 2010, 05:24 PM

    Seemsto have worked, glad to hear.
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