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cannot find fntldr.exe

Windows98,ie6.0,McAfee virus scan.when i startup, i get msg:"cannot find the file 'fntldr.exeor one of its components.Make sure the path and filename are correct and that all required lobraries are available" after hit OK, get msg "Could not load or run 'fntldr'.exe specified in the WIN.INI file. Make sure the file...

Tags: SECURITY, Win.ini

Q&A 2005-05-18

Diagnose boot problems in Windows XP using MSCONFIG

Getting to the bottom of a client boot problem doesn't have to be a lesson in patience. Windows XP has updated the MSCONFIG utility to help IT pros identify the possible problem area. Steve Pittsley explains all the features.Among all the new wizards and utilities in Windows XP is one...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Steven Pittsley CNE, System.ini, Launching MSCONFIG, Selective Startup, Win.ini, Msconfig, computer, Diagnostic Startup, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Technical articles 2002-06-27

MSConfig: An easy way to make system changes

Troubleshooting a PC is a difficult process. Making changes and keeping up with them can be overwhelming. With the introduction of the System Configuration Utility, however, Microsoft has made the process much easier.Troubleshooting a PC problem would be easier if files like Autoexec.bat, Config.sys, System.ini, and Win.ini came in an...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 98, Paul Suiter, System Configuration Utility, Autoexec.bat, Win.ini, CONFIG.SYS, System.ini, Startup Type, Msconfig

Technical articles 2000-01-14

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win.ini file

hi alli had a problem and read how to fix itwith the win.ini file.it was xp machine.i question is what win.ini with xp,and how is that i see no setting in one computerand many in another, while they both are most the same. very like the hardware and software.thanksasakaThe win.ini...

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Q&A 2006-05-24

booting my computer

When I boot my computer I get to the point where it asks me which os I want to boot to. I have two choices. One is windows xp and the other is windows xp. They are both the same. How do I fix this...

Tags: goodrich10@..., Microsoft Windows XP, computer

Discussion threads 2007-03-21

How does one edit the Vista "boot.ini" file?

The Vista "boot.ini" file (can't remember just now what it's called)cannot be edited with a text editor as can the Win XP boot.ini file.How does one edit it for a multi-boot system config?Good question! I installed Vista in VMWare and still can

Tags: windows, software, Microsoft Windows Vista, Goldenbarstewart

Discussion threads 2007-03-09

Win XP, 2 installs

I recently change a HDD for a friend. The new HDD has Win XP, I wouldn´t let me boot up, so I tried Repairing XP with no success, I reinstalled XP into a diferent folder.. C:/windows2. I still can´t load up into the origional version of Xp, how...

Tags: cyberghost_1@..., Microsoft Windows XP

Q&A 2004-11-30

ActiveStartup (zip)

ActiveStartup is a program, which allows you to manage programs that load from Registry, Win.ini, and start-up menu at Windows start-up. Using ActiveStartup, you can inspect, edit, and/or temporary disable such programs, or make backup configurations. ActiveStartup automatically scans Registry, Win.ini, and Startup Menu folders and displays all found programs....

Tags: Program, ActiveStartup, Backups, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2005-10-18

DoneEx INI-File Manager DLL (zip)

This library allows you manipulate with INI-file by the easiest way from any programming language. You can create new or load INI-file and manage sections and keys in it. You can produce action with sections and keys of INI-file as: - search, add, delete sections and keys - retrieve, change,...

Tags: DoneEx, Programming Languages, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2007-03-13

Win XP boot.ini file

Below is the boot.ini file of my computer. I have two hard drives installed : 1..C: & E: and the 2: is D:.The first drive has two partitions. I intend to install WinXP again in D:When I use the the WinXP install CD is does not show the other partitions.Can...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, vivras@...

Discussion threads 2007-01-20

removal of dual boot system

I had a dual boot system of W2K Proff and XP Proff. I removed XP Proff, but on boot up the computer still recognises XP. How do I remove XP from the boot up process?Boot the computer to Win 2K Pro. Open Windows Explorer. Edit boot.ini. You may have to...

Tags: bhash@..., Boot 2K, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Remove 2K, Win, Win 2K, windows

Q&A 2004-12-30

Possible to work without boot.ini?

I was trying to clone bootItNG to clone my primary partition. AFter that I uninstalled bootItNG. Now there is boot.ini in my primary partition. Yet the system works as before. Many in this forum said that if you don't have boot.ini, the system won't boot. But mine does. By...

Tags: boot.ini, davidpaul@..., windows, XXClone

Q&A 2005-02-04

dual boot, win xp pro,win 2000, on a laptop

i want to remove the win 2000 from my laptop, so that onlu win xp pro is installed , how do i do it please thank yourobert gordonCarefullyOdds are that W2K was your C: drive. Use...

Tags: robertgordon@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, disk, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2007-07-10

Unable to install Win 2000

I am currently using Win98. I have 2 hard disk drive C and D whereby the Win 98 is installed in my C drive. A couple of months ago, i had installed Win 2000 in my second drive drive D, and as usual Win 2000 creates a menu(boot.ini)...

Tags: boot.ini, disk, eddiek, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98, Win, windows

Q&A 2004-10-03

How to get the content of a .ini file in to List box

Hi,Can enyone tell how the contents in a .ini file can be added to a list box as items??Thnx in advnceNot the best component for a raw ini fileMulti line edit would be better for that, or perhaps a tree view.What environment are you in? vb, .net, delphi ?Normally there's...

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Discussion threads 2007-05-27

User Profiles on windows 2000 pro

Hello i would like to set up a windows 2000 machine to allow 2 users to log in, and use seperate ini files for application programs. Each user should have use thir own ini when the run the program logged into the machine. For example when this is done...

Tags: Terminal services, data folder, C:\Documents

Q&A 2005-03-03

formatting my hard drive

i have a dual boot system with win 98 and win xp pro. i have 4 partitions, c,d,e,f and g: as my cd rom drive and a: as my floppy drive. i have win 98 on c: and win xp on d: . i want to reformat my d: drive...

Tags: hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP, myprivate_msn@..., windows

Q&A 2006-01-25

Install win xp & win xp 64-bit on same partition

hi guys. I want to install win xp 32-bit & win xp 64-bit on SAME PARTITION of the harddisk.It is possible or not?Pls reply me soon.WindowsYes, its feasible, all you need to do is install 32 bit windows into C:Windows and then 64 bit windows into c:Winnt64. Boot.ini can then...

Tags: nency.jariwala@..., Microsoft Windows XP, 64-bit

Discussion threads 2007-09-21

xp login problem domain after failsafe mode

I was trying to make my work-laptop which i can log in to even if I am not connected to my domain to run smoother. Before trying to defrag my laptop i had to change boot.ini settings in msconfig to failsafe mode.After that the bootdefrag went fine, but when...

Tags: pkollok@..., failsafe mode

Discussion threads 2007-06-05

Quickly edit the Boot.ini file in Windows XP

If you need to make changes to the way your systems starts up, you'll have to edit the Boot.ini file in Windows XP. Find out how to make this process easier by utilizing the Boot.ini tab in the System Configuration Utility. Stay on top of the latest XP tips...

Tags: Boot.ini, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Greg Shultz, Boot.ini file, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, System Configuration Utility

Technical articles 2005-05-11