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To continue receiving security updates for Windows, make sure you're running Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3). For more information, refer to this Microsoft web page: Support is ending for some versions of Windows (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us
/windows/help/end-support-windows-xp-sp2-windows-vista-without-service-packs) SUMMARY
This article describes how to view and manually configure the Boot.ini file in Windows XP from within the Startup and Recovery dialog. In Windows XP, you can quickly and easily locate the Boot.ini to verify and/or edit the file. It is suggested to backup the Boot.ini file before editing. The first tasks will involve modifying folder option so as to view hidden files and then backing up the Boot.ini file.
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Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK. 2. On the Advanced tab, click Settings under Startup and Recovery. 3. Under System Startup, click Edit.
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Where # specifies the boot entry id in the operating systems section of the BOOT.INI file to be made the default operating system.
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For additional information about this topic, click one of the following links: Safe-Mode Boot Switches for Windows 2000 Boot.ini File (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q239780/) How to Set Up a Remote Debug Session Using a Modem (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q148954/)
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