Successful Reformat....Another Problem

[Master X]

Alright I just finished reformating my PC with Windows Media Center Edition and now I have another problem. When I start up my PC it says please select one operating system:

Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Installer(something like that I can't remember the exact words)

How can I get rid of this?

[computerman0416]

YOu have to locate and edit your boot.ini file and delete the line that say Microsoft XP installer or whatever it said. It is a hidden file. Do a search and include hidden files. Do not delete the first line under operating system. Your boot.ini should look similiar to what is below.


timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOW S
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows Media Center" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn
[B]multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

I am not too familiar with XP Media Center. Another way may be to right click my computer and goto properties, Advanced Tab, and setting under Startup and Recovery. Once there click the edit button and that will open the boot.ini file for you. Delete the last line, the OS you dont want, then save. Easier this way but dont know with media center.

[Master X]

What folder is the boot.ini file in?

[Master X]

Nevermind, I got into the boot.ini.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/Modmodder/boot.jpg

I am supposed to delete the last line, correct?

[computerman0416]

It is in your root drive. The drive you installed the OS on...usually the C: drive. Like I said before it is a hidden file. Open a folder (any one), go to Tools, Folder options, View, and check Show hidden files and folders and uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Then go to your c: drive and edit it.

[computerman0416]

Nevermind, I got into the boot.ini.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/Modmodder/boot.jpg

I am supposed to delete the last line, correct?

delete the last line. C:\$WIN_NT~~~~~~

Then reboot. It should be gone.

[Master X]

Windows XP Installer is gone now but something else has taken its place, it says
Windows(default) now:(

[computerman0416]

Do your computer boot up to windows xp media??

[Master X]

Yes it does, but I have to select Windows Media Center from the list otherwise it will boot to and Windows install screen. Someone please help.........

[computerman0416]

Right click my computer, properties, advanced tab, setting under start up and recovery. Uncheck the box that says Time to display operating systems or reduce to 0 or 1 sec.

[nn_step]

Format C:
insert a good OS into CD/DVD drive
:rolleyes:

[computerman0416]

Format C:
insert a good OS into CD/DVD drive
:rolleyes:

He's already reloaded once already, he doesn't need to do it again.

[Master X]

Alright I unchecked check check for operating systems, hopefully it launches Windows Media Center and not the installer.

[nn_step]

He's already reloaded once already, he doesn't need to do it again.
It was a linux joke dude :rolleyes:

[Master X]

Computerman are you sure this wont lock me out from Windows Media Center because if I dont chose an OS from the list it always brings me to the installer.

[computerman0416]

It was a linux joke dude :rolleyes:

Well, then linux my @ss! Just a joke..dude...not really!

[computerman0416]

You should be fine.

[Master X]

Alright here I go:slobber:

[computerman0416]

uh..what happened??

[Master X]

Locked out...... I had to format my hd then reinstall windows:(

[computerman0416]

What shows up in your list now..it shouldn't have happened. I have mine the same way and no problems but then again I have normal XP pro. Sorry you had to reformat.

[Master X]

It's alright, I know you trying to help;) At least the selection option is gone now and it boots right up to Windows Media Center so the reformat was needed.:woot: