How do I get rid of the dual boot menu?

I just re-installed Win2K on my laptop after formating the HD and now it thinks I have two operating systems on the machine even though there is only one. Is there a way to get rid of this menu so I it will boot faster? Thanks, Chris.

Everything New Technology 1823 This topic was started by Onawa, 2003-01-30 09:03

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Onawa

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#103020

2003-01-30 10:03

I just re-installed Win2K on my laptop after formating the HD and now it thinks I have two operating systems on the machine even though there is only one.

Is there a way to get rid of this menu so I it will boot faster?

Thanks,

Chris

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nebulus

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#103021

2003-01-30 10:39

Open 'boot.ini' located on c:\ and set timeout=0

Onawa

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#103022

2003-01-30 18:53

Thanks for the help, here it is.

[boot loader]
timeout=0
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect
C:\="Previous Operating System on C:"

Onawa

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2003-01-30 19:32

Thanks for your help. I knew it was an easy fix if I just knew where to ask the question.

rolly

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#103024

2004-10-21 15:16

Thanks guys. This solution helped me as well. Great site!

pequinio

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#103025

2005-04-05 20:33

hello,
since i sww that u were able to help some people, i hope u can do the same with me
I have the same problem, i have a boot enu when i start my computer, and i would like to get rid of it,if possible.
this is what my boot file contains:

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect

what should i delete to make this pain disappear?
Please help me!!!!
thanx

Pequinio :-

bms123

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#103026

2005-04-05 21:16

Originally posted by pequinio:

Quote:what should i delete to make this pain disappear?Please help me!!!!
thanx
Pequinio :-

[boot loader]
timeout=0
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

I think this will work

Wilhelmus

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2005-04-06 09:07

The first entry is for Windows XP SP2 and last is for Windows XP (with or without SP1).