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    unwanted multiple os

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gobhi, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. gobhi

    gobhi Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys....

    i have a dell precision m90 with windows xp professional....
    i reinstalled my windows xp OS about few weeks back....
    basically i formatted my c-drive and reinstalled the OS....

    Now the problem.....
    Wen i start my PC i get this choice of choosing the OS which i want to boot...
    it gives me a choice between
    MS Win XP pro and ...MS Win XP pro :eek:

    So i want get rid of one of them....any ideas how i can

    Sorry for using non-technical terms but i guess you guys should get da point....

    Thanks...
     
    gobhi, Mar 1, 2008
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  2. Lawrence

    Lawrence Notebook Evangelist

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    You can delete the entry easily. If you want to customize more, here It's a step by step guide for beginners.

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    1. Go to the StartMenu -> Run, type "cmd"

    2. type: "cd\", means it will go to the root directory

    3. if you are not in drive C:, type "c:" and "cd\" again.

    4. type "attrib -r -h -s boot.ini"

    5. type "notepad boot.ini"

    6. it will open the notepad and it will show the names.

    7. just delete the other entry...

    8. save it and close the notepad

    9. go back to the command prompt

    10. type "attrib +h +r +s boot.ini"

    That's it!!!
     
    Lawrence, Mar 1, 2008
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  3. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Or, you could opt for the easier way:

    1. hold in the Windows key on your keyboard and press R
    2. type msconfig and then press enter
    3. click on the BOOT.INI tab
    4. click on CHECK ALL BOOT PATHS button
    5. click APPLY then OK.

    The next time you reboot, that menu should be gone.
     
    Budding, Mar 1, 2008
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