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Hello Forum!
When my system boots to the screen where the operator is asked "Which
operating system to load ?" (and a 30 second timer begins to back-count
automatically....), I ended up with a list that contains two identical
choices: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (times 2). I have always chosen
the first selection which is the one the system defaults to when the timer
expires.
I suspect that the initial Windows XP installation was interupted or somehow
interfered with and it was loaded twice, either the program or the selection
choice or maybe both. I doubt there were two complete installs of files,
preferences etc., but who knows what lurks in those hidden, secret folders on
a large hard drive? I sure don't.
Is there any reason to retain two copies of the same choice, and if not, how
do I delete the extra listing without risking any of my system or
configuration settings ? I am trying to clean up my system and get rid of as
many unnecessary items as I can, and this looks like a possible candidate.
I would appreciate any advice or suggestions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
JT
When my system boots to the screen where the operator is asked "Which
operating system to load ?" (and a 30 second timer begins to back-count
automatically....), I ended up with a list that contains two identical
choices: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (times 2). I have always chosen
the first selection which is the one the system defaults to when the timer
expires.
I suspect that the initial Windows XP installation was interupted or somehow
interfered with and it was loaded twice, either the program or the selection
choice or maybe both. I doubt there were two complete installs of files,
preferences etc., but who knows what lurks in those hidden, secret folders on
a large hard drive? I sure don't.
Is there any reason to retain two copies of the same choice, and if not, how
do I delete the extra listing without risking any of my system or
configuration settings ? I am trying to clean up my system and get rid of as
many unnecessary items as I can, and this looks like a possible candidate.
I would appreciate any advice or suggestions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
JT