How to Change Windows XP Startup Options

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Run the msconfig utility by going to Start --> Run and type in "msconfig.exe" (without the quotes) or you can go to Start --> All Programs --> Accessories --> Command Prompt and type "msconfig";

   Here are some good options here (some aren't included in msconfig): /SOS:
   Displays information about each driver it loads.
   
   It also provides other information, like the XP build number and amount of memory installed. /BOOTLOG:
   Saves a boot log to %WINDOWSDIR%\ntbtlog.txt /NOGUIBOOT:
   Don't load the XP splash screen on bootup. /SAFEBOOT:switch:
   Loads Safe Mode with the following options: minimal:standard safe mode network:also load network drivers minimal(alternate shell):load cmd.exe ,
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   Step 2: Go to the BOOT.INI tab.

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   Step 3: Select the options you want to set for XP to boot up with.

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   Step 4: To manually edit the options

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   Step 5: go to %SYSTEM_DRIVE%\boot.ini and edit the text next to multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)/WINDOWS ="Microsoft Windows XP" Next time you boot

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   Step 6: Windows XP will be load with these options!

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