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Old 04-13-2004, 11:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Is there anyway to edit the boot.ini in XP to additionally give me the options to boot to safe mode in W2K and 98?

Current choices at startup are XP, W2K, & 98.

Can't get to safe on the latter two.

Thought a new thread would be better.

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After you pick one of those two OS can't you still then hit F8 to get into Safe Mode?
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No, immediately after hitting enter for the OS it goes right into loading the OS.

Here is my original thread on safe mode.

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I think he's right.
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I just found this but I don't know if I can do it for a multiple boot.

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/safeboot:minimal /sos /bootlog /noguiboot
Try this switch on the end of the o/s you want in the boot.ini
Steve

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The /sos/bootlog/noguiboot are not really essential to booting to safe mode.....but can help with troobleshooting etc
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The Purpose of the Boot.ini File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;314081
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HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;306559


HOW TO: Edit the Boot.ini File in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=289022

a few links for you if you don't already have them
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