Need some info

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Bonnie

Ever since I re-formated my computer I get a prompt to
select "Microsoft Windows XP" or "Microsoft Windows XP",
which is the exact same thing or chose F8 which does
nothing. I have 25 seconds to choose or the system will
evenually boot up. This has never happened before. It
just re-booted up without having to select these options
before. What could be the problem causing this delay???
Did I do something wrong when I re-formated??? This one
has me a little confused. Anyones input would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks
Bonnie
 
Go to Start > Run and type: MSCONFIG , and hit enter.
Click on the BOOT.INI tab and then click on "Check All Boot Paths"
to delete incorrect boot paths.

If the above does not work for you, then:

Right-click MY COMPUTER and select:

Properties > Advanced > Startup and Recovery Settings > Edit

CAREFULLY edit your boot.ini file to remove the SECOND entry.
Your boot.ini file should then look similar to this:

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


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Ever since I re-formated my computer I get a prompt to
| select "Microsoft Windows XP" or "Microsoft Windows XP",
| which is the exact same thing or chose F8 which does
| nothing. I have 25 seconds to choose or the system will
| evenually boot up. This has never happened before. It
| just re-booted up without having to select these options
| before. What could be the problem causing this delay???
| Did I do something wrong when I re-formated??? This one
| has me a little confused. Anyones input would be greatly
| appreciated. Thanks
| Bonnie
 
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