Simple custom boot screen. no 3rd party software!

**OriginalNick2** · 12-09-2004, 04:19 AM

cant see it.... Show All Files turned on and a search didnt show anything either
msconfig in RUN box allows something but cant edit it......

**0l33l** · 12-09-2004, 04:21 AM

The file in the root dir is only for Win9x.

**OriginalNick2** · 12-09-2004, 04:22 AM

Where is it for XP?

**Tred** · 12-09-2004, 04:23 AM

and to think people crashed their comps using the 3rd party software. Thanks for letting us know KnubIle

**OriginalNick2** · 12-09-2004, 04:29 AM

XP users:

Right click my computer -> Properties
Advanced tab
System Startup
Edit

**CdRsKuLL** · 12-09-2004, 04:35 AM

to edit boot.ini

open notepad
click file.. open
change the 'lookin' to c:
type at the bottom boot.ini

**OriginalNick2** · 12-09-2004, 04:37 AM

beat ya mate! But still not got it working!

here is my .ini

Code:

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
/bootlogo
/noguiboot
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /fastdetect

**Enforcer** · 12-09-2004, 04:58 AM

you need to add the switches to the end of the line which starts multi(0)disk....

Code:

[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 /bootlogo /noguiboot

[/QUOTE]

**OriginalNick2** · 12-09-2004, 05:14 AM

cheers mate - just found it in a regedit tips post

**prometheusg** · 12-09-2004, 09:16 AM

Easier way to edit boot.ini :

1. Hit 'Window key' + 'R' to open up the "Run" dialog box
2. Type "msconfig" and hit 'Enter' key
3. 4th tab at top of application is boot.ini options
4. Go Nuts!

ps: in case you don't know, 'window key' is the key between 'ctrl' and 'alt' keys with the little windows logo on it