Changing Boot routine

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"Michael West" <mbwest@remove.bigpond.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I know how to boot Windows XP Home in Safe mode, and
> I know how to tweak msconfig to customize boot-up, but
> what I can't find any info on is this. Is it possible to modify
> my default boot-up to ALWAYS present me with the Windows
> Advance Options menu, so that I can ALWAYS have the choice
> between booting up in Safe mode or booting up normally?
> (Don't tell me about pressing F8 -- I want to have the menu
> appear by default WITHOUT pressing F8.)
>
> Thanks,
> MW

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Scroll down to RESOLUTION >>>

Boot Menu Is Not Displayed and Timeout Value Is Not Used
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;242443

HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -US;289022

The Purpose of the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;314081

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:Zq3Ed.111405$K7.83120@news-server.bigpond.net.au,
Michael West <mbwest@remove.bigpond.com> hunted and pecked:
> Hi,
>
> I know how to boot Windows XP Home in Safe mode, and
> I know how to tweak msconfig to customize boot-up, but
> what I can't find any info on is this. Is it possible to modify
> my default boot-up to ALWAYS present me with the Windows
> Advance Options menu, so that I can ALWAYS have the choice
> between booting up in Safe mode or booting up normally?
> (Don't tell me about pressing F8 -- I want to have the menu
> appear by default WITHOUT pressing F8.)
>
> Thanks,
> MW

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David Candy wrote:
> Make your own menu by editing boot.ini.

And what code do I put into boot.ini in order to
display the Windows Advanced Options Menu
by default at startup?

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MW

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If you read those links the other person gave you would already know.

Scroll to the bottom of http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -US;289022 and look at the links.


MORE INFORMATION
The Safe-mode boot modes and corresponding switches include: • Mode: Safe Mode
Switch: /safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog /noguiboot
• Mode: Safe Mode with Networking
Switch: /safeboot:network /sos /bootlog /noguiboot
• Mode: Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Switch: /safeboot:minimal(alternateshell) /sos /bootlog /noguiboot
• Mode: Enable Boot Logging
Switch: /bootlog
• Mode: Enable VGA Mode
Switch: /basevideo
• Mode: Directory Services Restore Mode (Domain Controllers Only)
Switch: /safebootsrepair /sos
• Mode: Debugging Mode
Switch: /debug

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"Michael West" <mbwest@removebigpond.net.au> wrote in message news:uTR8Dr29EHA.3708@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> David Candy wrote:
>> Make your own menu by editing boot.ini.
>
> And what code do I put into boot.ini in order to
> display the Windows Advanced Options Menu
> by default at startup?
>
> --
> MW
>
>
>

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David Candy wrote:
> But you can make your own so put safe mode on the main menu..
>
> 1. Windows XP
> 2. Windows XP in Safe Mode


So what you are saying is that it is not possible to display the
Windows Advanced Option Menu by default at startup?

Okay, then, does anyone have some sample code that would
produce the result shown above?

I actually read those links before I posted, and contrary to what
you seem to be suggesting, there is no reference anywhere in those
links to the Windows Advanced Options Menu, which is what my
original question was about.

Here it is again:
" Is it possible to modify my default boot-up to ALWAYS
present me with the Windows Advance Options menu ...?"


Thanks anyway,
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MW

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You saw my other post above to you?

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"Michael West" <mbwest@removebigpond.net.au> wrote in message newsBX1C369EHA.1396@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Michael West wrote:
>> David Candy wrote:
>>> But you can make your own so put safe mode on the main menu..
>>>
>>> 1. Windows XP
>>> 2. Windows XP in Safe Mode
>>
>>
>> So what you are saying is that it is not possible to display the
>> Windows Advanced Option Menu by default at startup?
>>
>> Okay, then, does anyone have some sample code that would
>> produce the result shown above?
>
> Okay, never mind, I think I've worked it out.
>
> --
> MW
>
>