J
jockey
Recently my computer during startup, displays that " could not find boot.ini
file, booting from c:\windows". Kindly solve this problem.
file, booting from c:\windows". Kindly solve this problem.
C
Carey Frisch [MVP]
"Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows could not start"
error messages when you start your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330184/en-us
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
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"jockey" wrote:
Recently my computer during startup, displays that " could not find boot.ini
file, booting from c:\windows". Kindly solve this problem.
error messages when you start your computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330184/en-us
--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
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"jockey" wrote:
Recently my computer during startup, displays that " could not find boot.ini
file, booting from c:\windows". Kindly solve this problem.
J
JS
"Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows could not start" error messages when you
start your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330184
How to rebuild the Windows boot.ini
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000648.htm
Boot.ini Editing
See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022/en-us
and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314081/en-us
switches explained: http:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/information/bootini.mspx
JS
"jockey" <bapib@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Recently my computer during startup, displays that " could not find
> boot.ini
> file, booting from c:\windows". Kindly solve this problem.
start your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330184
How to rebuild the Windows boot.ini
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000648.htm
Boot.ini Editing
See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/289022/en-us
and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314081/en-us
switches explained: http:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/information/bootini.mspx
JS
"jockey" <bapib@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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9C740D1-6447-4FEE-86BF-AA6731443EF0@microsoft.com...> Recently my computer during startup, displays that " could not find
> boot.ini
> file, booting from c:\windows". Kindly solve this problem.
N
nass
"jockey" wrote:
> Recently my computer during startup, displays that " could not find boot.ini
> file, booting from c:\windows". Kindly solve this problem.
Hi Jockery,
Tow Methods here according to your issue, First are you able to log in, if
you are then Method 2 is for you.
If you cannot then try to perform Method 1:
1-- Boot up with your CD in the CD ROM and when you presented with Windows
Setup
Options:
1- Install Windows
2- Repair existing copy
3- Quit
Select 2 by Pressing R on your keyboard, on the Command Prompt type:
C:\Windows>CD.. Hit [Enter..] on your Keyboard
on the new Prompt type this:
C:\>
chkdsk /r Hit {Enter] on your keyboard, let run then a new prompt will
come up type in:
fixboot Hit Enter and type Exit and the Machine will reboot.
If you can log in, then try to check the Boot.ini and scan for malware and
viruses, also have a look in the event viewer and see what error recently
logged in the log file?.
you don't need to perform the following step if all worked, if it didn't you
need to perform it:
Please type one at a time click/Hit [Enter..]
You may need to rebuild your Boot.ini type this on the Prompt:
C:\>Boot.ini click Enter and you will see your Boot.ini you can Edit it or
if was intact leave as is, the boot.ini will look like this, be aware this
for XP Home so if you have XP pro:
[boot loader]
timeout=5
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition" /fastdetect
You will get Boot Indentifier: Enter this " Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition"
Boot Loader: Enter this" /fastdetect"
When you finished type: reboot (I'm not sure if it is right you can Type ?
to get the list of commands and see if reboot is one) or Exit.
Note: don't forget to change if you have " Windows XP Professional "
instead of "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition".
2-- When logged in Right click " My Computer" Icon and select properties from
the drop down list.
Click on Advanced Tab then click on Settings Button under StartUp and
Recovery, then click on Edit and see what Line of operating system you want
to select:
A Double Boot will look like this:
<Example::>
[boot loader]
timeout=10
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="" <= we removed this
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
</Example::>
Tthe final product should look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
Or through the Misconfig (System Configuration utility):
Misconfig image
http://www.winnetmag.com/Files/16/20784/msconfig.gif
Note: Please don't perform the above if you are in doubt about it or it
doesn't describe your issue and write back with more Info.
HTH.
nass
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www.nasstec.co.uk
> Recently my computer during startup, displays that " could not find boot.ini
> file, booting from c:\windows". Kindly solve this problem.
Hi Jockery,
Tow Methods here according to your issue, First are you able to log in, if
you are then Method 2 is for you.
If you cannot then try to perform Method 1:
1-- Boot up with your CD in the CD ROM and when you presented with Windows
Setup
Options:
1- Install Windows
2- Repair existing copy
3- Quit
Select 2 by Pressing R on your keyboard, on the Command Prompt type:
C:\Windows>CD.. Hit [Enter..] on your Keyboard
on the new Prompt type this:
C:\>
chkdsk /r Hit {Enter] on your keyboard, let run then a new prompt will
come up type in:
fixboot Hit Enter and type Exit and the Machine will reboot.
If you can log in, then try to check the Boot.ini and scan for malware and
viruses, also have a look in the event viewer and see what error recently
logged in the log file?.
you don't need to perform the following step if all worked, if it didn't you
need to perform it:
Please type one at a time click/Hit [Enter..]
You may need to rebuild your Boot.ini type this on the Prompt:
C:\>Boot.ini click Enter and you will see your Boot.ini you can Edit it or
if was intact leave as is, the boot.ini will look like this, be aware this
for XP Home so if you have XP pro:
[boot loader]
timeout=5
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition" /fastdetect
You will get Boot Indentifier: Enter this " Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition"
Boot Loader: Enter this" /fastdetect"
When you finished type: reboot (I'm not sure if it is right you can Type ?
to get the list of commands and see if reboot is one) or Exit.
Note: don't forget to change if you have " Windows XP Professional "
instead of "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition".
2-- When logged in Right click " My Computer" Icon and select properties from
the drop down list.
Click on Advanced Tab then click on Settings Button under StartUp and
Recovery, then click on Edit and see what Line of operating system you want
to select:
A Double Boot will look like this:
<Example::>
[boot loader]
timeout=10
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="" <= we removed this
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
</Example::>
Tthe final product should look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
Or through the Misconfig (System Configuration utility):
Misconfig image
http://www.winnetmag.com/Files/16/20784/msconfig.gif
Note: Please don't perform the above if you are in doubt about it or it
doesn't describe your issue and write back with more Info.
HTH.
nass
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www.nasstec.co.uk