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    Boot.ini Question

    I'm running Win2k and Win98 on the same drive and want to change the default OS to Win98 but no matter what combination I try it doesn't work. Is there an boot expert out there that knows how to do this? I don't want to use a boot program. I just want to change the default. Here's my file:



    [boot loader]
    timeout=30
    default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT
    [operating systems]
    multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Windows 2000" /fastdetect
    C:\="Windows 98"

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    Evil Genius alex_read's Avatar
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    Boot into win 2000, right click My computer & click onto Properties.
    Under the advanced tab, click onto the "Startup And Recovery" button & select the default OS there - much easier

    I hope you made a backup copy before tampering with that file, I've screwed up a pc before but messing this file up!

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    This should work

    [boot loader]
    timeout=30
    default=c:\
    [operating systems]
    multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Windows 2000" /fastdetect
    C:\="Windows 98"
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    Thanks guys, I'll try that and yes I did make a back up. I've also screwed it up before.

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    Just wanted you guys know that alex_read's way worked great and created the .ini almost identical to what plenderj suggested.

    Thanks again guys

    [boot loader]
    timeout=30
    default=C:\
    [operating systems]
    C:\="Windows 98"
    multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Windows 2000" /fastdetect

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