How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
Choicei 1: XP
Choice 2: Windows 2000
How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to press
enter on "choice 1" everytime?
Thanks
Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101" :-)

"ylabarre" <ylabarre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:50D8367B-A2EF-4A04-919D-AD8939F1F641@microsoft.com...
> How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
> Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
> Choicei 1: XP
> Choice 2: Windows 2000
> How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to press
> enter on "choice 1" everytime?
> Thanks
> Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101" :-)

In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root), there is
a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will need to alter
your viewing options to see it. If you open it with a text editor, it
should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC, you will need
to be in an administrator account to open it.

P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

ylabarre wrote:
> How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
> Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
> Choicei 1: XP
> Choice 2: Windows 2000
> How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to press
> enter on "choice 1" everytime?
> Thanks
> Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101" :-)

The answer really depends on whether Windows 2000 is still installed on
your computer. If it is *not*, then Start>Run>msconfig [enter] and on
the Boot.ini tab you'll see a button to click to check boot paths (or
similar wording, I don't have a Windows machine on right now). This will
remove any false entries in the boot.ini file and you won't have to
manually edit it.

If you need more help, then please supply the missing information about
whether you have a true dual-boot; i.e., if you choose Windows 2000 you
actually boot into Windows 2000.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

"M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
news:46a75031$1_1@glkas0286.greenlnk.net...
>
> "ylabarre" <ylabarre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:50D8367B-A2EF-4A04-919D-AD8939F1F641@microsoft.com...
>> How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
>> Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
>> Choicei 1: XP
>> Choice 2: Windows 2000
>> How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to press
>> enter on "choice 1" everytime?
>> Thanks
>> Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101" :-)


The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
few examples, taken from your reply.

> In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),

*** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?

> there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will need
> to alter your viewing options to see it.

*** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?

> If you open it with a text editor,

*** What is a text editor?

> it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,

*** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
*** nor do they know what is "apparent".

> you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.
>
> P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.

*** Excellent advice!

To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
===================
1. Click Start / Run
2. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
c:\boot.org
and click SAVE.
4. Click File, then Exit.
5. Click Start / Run
6. Type these words into the box:
notepad c:\boot.ini
then click OK.
7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
8. Click File, then Save.

Your file might now look like this:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP
Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

===================

It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
recipe.

Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it worked
pretty good.

Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in the
Windows NT directory.

Thanks again for your help

Gros Loup

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:46a75031$1_1@glkas0286.greenlnk.net...
> >
> > "ylabarre" <ylabarre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:50D8367B-A2EF-4A04-919D-AD8939F1F641@microsoft.com...
> >> How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
> >> Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
> >> Choicei 1: XP
> >> Choice 2: Windows 2000
> >> How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to press
> >> enter on "choice 1" everytime?
> >> Thanks
> >> Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101" :-)
>
>
> The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
> It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
> that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
> was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
> original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
> few examples, taken from your reply.
>
> > In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),
>
> *** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?
>
> > there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will need
> > to alter your viewing options to see it.
>
> *** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?
>
> > If you open it with a text editor,
>
> *** What is a text editor?
>
> > it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,
>
> *** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
> *** nor do they know what is "apparent".
>
> > you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.
> >
> > P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.
>
> *** Excellent advice!
>
> To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
> ===================
> 1. Click Start / Run
> 2. Type these words into the box:
> notepad c:\boot.ini
> then click OK.
> 3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
> c:\boot.org
> and click SAVE.
> 4. Click File, then Exit.
> 5. Click Start / Run
> 6. Type these words into the box:
> notepad c:\boot.ini
> then click OK.
> 7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
> 8. Click File, then Save.
>
> Your file might now look like this:
> [boot loader]
> timeout=3
> default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
> [operating systems]
> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP
> Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
>
> ===================
>
> It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
> it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
> recipe.
>
>
>

Are you the original poster or someone else? Can you
still boot into Windows 2000?


"Gros Loup" <Gros Loup@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CF794EAD-042C-4628-A37D-8F5D7BB63935@microsoft.com...
> Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it worked
> pretty good.
>
> Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
> without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in
> the
> Windows NT directory.
>
> Thanks again for your help
>
> Gros Loup
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>
>>
>> "M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:46a75031$1_1@glkas0286.greenlnk.net...
>> >
>> > "ylabarre" <ylabarre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:50D8367B-A2EF-4A04-919D-AD8939F1F641@microsoft.com...
>> >> How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
>> >> Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
>> >> Choicei 1: XP
>> >> Choice 2: Windows 2000
>> >> How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to
>> >> press
>> >> enter on "choice 1" everytime?
>> >> Thanks
>> >> Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101"
>> >> :-)
>>
>>
>> The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
>> It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
>> that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
>> was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
>> original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
>> few examples, taken from your reply.
>>
>> > In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),
>>
>> *** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?
>>
>> > there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will
>> > need
>> > to alter your viewing options to see it.
>>
>> *** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?
>>
>> > If you open it with a text editor,
>>
>> *** What is a text editor?
>>
>> > it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,
>>
>> *** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
>> *** nor do they know what is "apparent".
>>
>> > you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.
>> >
>> > P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.
>>
>> *** Excellent advice!
>>
>> To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
>> ===================
>> 1. Click Start / Run
>> 2. Type these words into the box:
>> notepad c:\boot.ini
>> then click OK.
>> 3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
>> c:\boot.org
>> and click SAVE.
>> 4. Click File, then Exit.
>> 5. Click Start / Run
>> 6. Type these words into the box:
>> notepad c:\boot.ini
>> then click OK.
>> 7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
>> 8. Click File, then Save.
>>
>> Your file might now look like this:
>> [boot loader]
>> timeout=3
>> default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
>> [operating systems]
>> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP
>> Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
>>
>> ===================
>>
>> It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
>> it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
>> recipe.
>>
>>
>>

- I"m the original poster and,
yes I can reboot with Win 2000 if I choose to do so when I start my PC.

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

> Are you the original poster or someone else? Can you
> still boot into Windows 2000?
>
>
> "Gros Loup" <Gros Loup@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CF794EAD-042C-4628-A37D-8F5D7BB63935@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it worked
> > pretty good.
> >
> > Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
> > without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in
> > the
> > Windows NT directory.
> >
> > Thanks again for your help
> >
> > Gros Loup
> >
> > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
> >> news:46a75031$1_1@glkas0286.greenlnk.net...
> >> >
> >> > "ylabarre" <ylabarre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:50D8367B-A2EF-4A04-919D-AD8939F1F641@microsoft.com...
> >> >> How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
> >> >> Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
> >> >> Choicei 1: XP
> >> >> Choice 2: Windows 2000
> >> >> How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to
> >> >> press
> >> >> enter on "choice 1" everytime?
> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy 101"
> >> >> :-)
> >>
> >>
> >> The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
> >> It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
> >> that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
> >> was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
> >> original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
> >> few examples, taken from your reply.
> >>
> >> > In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),
> >>
> >> *** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?
> >>
> >> > there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will
> >> > need
> >> > to alter your viewing options to see it.
> >>
> >> *** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?
> >>
> >> > If you open it with a text editor,
> >>
> >> *** What is a text editor?
> >>
> >> > it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,
> >>
> >> *** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
> >> *** nor do they know what is "apparent".
> >>
> >> > you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.
> >> >
> >> > P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.
> >>
> >> *** Excellent advice!
> >>
> >> To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
> >> ===================
> >> 1. Click Start / Run
> >> 2. Type these words into the box:
> >> notepad c:\boot.ini
> >> then click OK.
> >> 3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
> >> c:\boot.org
> >> and click SAVE.
> >> 4. Click File, then Exit.
> >> 5. Click Start / Run
> >> 6. Type these words into the box:
> >> notepad c:\boot.ini
> >> then click OK.
> >> 7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
> >> 8. Click File, then Save.
> >>
> >> Your file might now look like this:
> >> [boot loader]
> >> timeout=3
> >> default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
> >> [operating systems]
> >> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP
> >> Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
> >>
> >> ===================
> >>
> >> It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
> >> it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
> >> recipe.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Fine - do this:
1. Boot into Win2000.
2. Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
3. Type this command:
set systemroot
4. Make a note of the reply.
5. Boot into WinXP.
6. Rename the folder from Step 4 to c:\WinNT.old (for example).
7. Wait a week.
8. If all is well, delete the renamed folder.
9. Empty your Recycle Bin to free up the unused disk space.
10. Remove the Win2000 entry from c:\boot.ini as indicated
earlier in this thread.


"Gros Loup" <GrosLoup@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8C33FE94-C4F6-40FE-AFA0-AC042EDFA127@microsoft.com...
> - I"m the original poster and,
> yes I can reboot with Win 2000 if I choose to do so when I start my PC.
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Are you the original poster or someone else? Can you
>> still boot into Windows 2000?
>>
>>
>> "Gros Loup" <Gros Loup@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:CF794EAD-042C-4628-A37D-8F5D7BB63935@microsoft.com...
>> > Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it
>> > worked
>> > pretty good.
>> >
>> > Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
>> > without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in
>> > the
>> > Windows NT directory.
>> >
>> > Thanks again for your help
>> >
>> > Gros Loup
>> >
>> > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> "M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
>> >> news:46a75031$1_1@glkas0286.greenlnk.net...
>> >> >
>> >> > "ylabarre" <ylabarre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:50D8367B-A2EF-4A04-919D-AD8939F1F641@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
>> >> >> Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
>> >> >> Choicei 1: XP
>> >> >> Choice 2: Windows 2000
>> >> >> How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to
>> >> >> press
>> >> >> enter on "choice 1" everytime?
>> >> >> Thanks
>> >> >> Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy
>> >> >> 101"
>> >> >> :-)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
>> >> It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
>> >> that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
>> >> was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
>> >> original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
>> >> few examples, taken from your reply.
>> >>
>> >> > In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),
>> >>
>> >> *** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?
>> >>
>> >> > there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will
>> >> > need
>> >> > to alter your viewing options to see it.
>> >>
>> >> *** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?
>> >>
>> >> > If you open it with a text editor,
>> >>
>> >> *** What is a text editor?
>> >>
>> >> > it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,
>> >>
>> >> *** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
>> >> *** nor do they know what is "apparent".
>> >>
>> >> > you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.
>> >> >
>> >> > P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.
>> >>
>> >> *** Excellent advice!
>> >>
>> >> To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
>> >> ===================
>> >> 1. Click Start / Run
>> >> 2. Type these words into the box:
>> >> notepad c:\boot.ini
>> >> then click OK.
>> >> 3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
>> >> c:\boot.org
>> >> and click SAVE.
>> >> 4. Click File, then Exit.
>> >> 5. Click Start / Run
>> >> 6. Type these words into the box:
>> >> notepad c:\boot.ini
>> >> then click OK.
>> >> 7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
>> >> 8. Click File, then Save.
>> >>
>> >> Your file might now look like this:
>> >> [boot loader]
>> >> timeout=3
>> >> default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
>> >> [operating systems]
>> >> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP
>> >> Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
>> >>
>> >> ===================
>> >>
>> >> It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
>> >> it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
>> >> recipe.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

Thnak and I will try that.

Ciao

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

> Fine - do this:
> 1. Boot into Win2000.
> 2. Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
> 3. Type this command:
> set systemroot
> 4. Make a note of the reply.
> 5. Boot into WinXP.
> 6. Rename the folder from Step 4 to c:\WinNT.old (for example).
> 7. Wait a week.
> 8. If all is well, delete the renamed folder.
> 9. Empty your Recycle Bin to free up the unused disk space.
> 10. Remove the Win2000 entry from c:\boot.ini as indicated
> earlier in this thread.
>
>
> "Gros Loup" <GrosLoup@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8C33FE94-C4F6-40FE-AFA0-AC042EDFA127@microsoft.com...
> > - I"m the original poster and,
> > yes I can reboot with Win 2000 if I choose to do so when I start my PC.
> >
> > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> Are you the original poster or someone else? Can you
> >> still boot into Windows 2000?
> >>
> >>
> >> "Gros Loup" <Gros Loup@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:CF794EAD-042C-4628-A37D-8F5D7BB63935@microsoft.com...
> >> > Thanks very much (merci Beaucoup) followed your instruction and it
> >> > worked
> >> > pretty good.
> >> >
> >> > Sir, One more item if you can help me - How can I remove Windows 2000
> >> > without creating problems - I cannot seem to find a "uninstall" file in
> >> > the
> >> > Windows NT directory.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks again for your help
> >> >
> >> > Gros Loup
> >> >
> >> > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> "M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
> >> >> news:46a75031$1_1@glkas0286.greenlnk.net...
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "ylabarre" <ylabarre@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> > news:50D8367B-A2EF-4A04-919D-AD8939F1F641@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> How can I change or get rid of Windows 2000 booting sequence.
> >> >> >> Everytime I open my PC I have two choices for booting :
> >> >> >> Choicei 1: XP
> >> >> >> Choice 2: Windows 2000
> >> >> >> How can I get my PC to boot automatically on XP without having to
> >> >> >> press
> >> >> >> enter on "choice 1" everytime?
> >> >> >> Thanks
> >> >> >> Note: I am a beginner and would appreciate answer for "PC Dummy
> >> >> >> 101"
> >> >> >> :-)
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> The original poster made it very clear that he is a beginner.
> >> >> It would therefore be appropriate to word all replies such
> >> >> that a beginner can understand them. While your reply
> >> >> was obviously meant to be helpful, it may have caused the
> >> >> original poster to feel frustrated and ignorant. Here are a
> >> >> few examples, taken from your reply.
> >> >>
> >> >> > In the root directory of your hard disk (most likely the XP root),
> >> >>
> >> >> *** How would a beginner know the meaning "root directory"?
> >> >>
> >> >> > there is a file called 'boot.ini'. It is a system file so you will
> >> >> > need
> >> >> > to alter your viewing options to see it.
> >> >>
> >> >> *** How would a beginner know how to change the viewing options?
> >> >>
> >> >> > If you open it with a text editor,
> >> >>
> >> >> *** What is a text editor?
> >> >>
> >> >> > it should become apparent what changes you need to make. IIRC,
> >> >>
> >> >> *** Beginners do not normally know the meaning of such acronyms,
> >> >> *** nor do they know what is "apparent".
> >> >>
> >> >> > you will need to be in an administrator account to open it.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > P.S. Make a copy of it first in case you cock it up.
> >> >>
> >> >> *** Excellent advice!
> >> >>
> >> >> To really help the original poster, you might have replied like so:
> >> >> ===================
> >> >> 1. Click Start / Run
> >> >> 2. Type these words into the box:
> >> >> notepad c:\boot.ini
> >> >> then click OK.
> >> >> 3. Click File, then "Save As", then type this:
> >> >> c:\boot.org
> >> >> and click SAVE.
> >> >> 4. Click File, then Exit.
> >> >> 5. Click Start / Run
> >> >> 6. Type these words into the box:
> >> >> notepad c:\boot.ini
> >> >> then click OK.
> >> >> 7. Remove any lines that contain the words "Windows 2000".
> >> >> 8. Click File, then Save.
> >> >>
> >> >> Your file might now look like this:
> >> >> [boot loader]
> >> >> timeout=3
> >> >> default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
> >> >> [operating systems]
> >> >> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP
> >> >> Professional" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
> >> >>
> >> >> ===================
> >> >>
> >> >> It's a lot more work writing such detailed instructions but
> >> >> it addresses the need of the poster for an easily understood
> >> >> recipe.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>