How to Fix Boot.Ini

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn on the broken computer.

   When this loads, it will ask what Windows installation you are repairing.
   
   Type 1 then press enter. , It will then ask for the computer admin password.
   
   Type it in and press enter.
   
   If there is no password just press enter.
   
   From here it should go onto a command line starting with C:\\ or the name of the drive the Windows installation is on. , This will scan the computer for the installation.
   
   It will then ask "Add installation to boot list? (Yes/No/All). " Press Y and hit enter.
   
   This may take some time to do. , Type the version of Windows installed. e.g "Windows XP Home Edition" and enter. , Type /Fastdetect and press enter. , It should be repaired now!
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   Step 2: Insert the Windows Installation CD.

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   Step 3: On the BIOS loading screen

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   Step 4: press the button to choose the boot location (F12).

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   Step 5: Choose "IDE Disk Drive" or the CD option.

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   Step 6: Wait for the installer to load up.

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   Step 7: Press R to access the Windows Recovery Console.

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   Step 8: Press 1 and enter.

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   Step 9: Enter the password.

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    Step 10: Type bootcfg /rebuild.

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    Step 11: Then it will ask to "Enter load identifier".

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    Step 12: Finally it asks for to "Enter OS Load".

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    Step 13: Type exit and remove the disk.

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