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Using MSCONFIG To Change The Boot.ini In Vista

Posted by on Jul 9, 2007 | 5 Comments

The boot.ini file is a hidden read only file. If you change the file attributes, you can edit the file and alter the way that your computer boots. Of course, this should only be performed by experienced users since a simple error can leave your system unbootable.

A safer way of editing the boot.ini file is to use the System Configuration Utility included with Vista. First of all it eliminates the chances of making typographical errors that could otherwise occur. It also allows you to configure several advanced boot options. You can open the utility using the steps below:

  1. Press the Windows + R keystrokes to open the Run command.
  2. Type ‘msconfig’ and click OK.
  3. Click the Boot tab to make changes to the file.

[tags]msconfig, boot.ini, vista, windows, system config[/tags]

  • emhodew

    Why do you open the run command first? Just type ‘msconfig’ in the search line. It will open the windows configuration utility. In fact, you can ran ANY command from the search line, instead of the ‘Run’ line.

  • Nilanjana Ganguly

    Please let me knnow how I can remove the readonly attribute form the folders in vista. If the readonly is removed by using “properties” it is getting re-set as soon as “ok” is clicked.

  • mohamad

    hi,i want vista boot.ini text

  • Ken

    How do you “edit” the boot.ini in vista???
    Tried this but there’s nothing that open up the file in notepad :(
    I also tried this:
    Click Start > Run – type sysdm.cpl > click OK. System properties will open: Click the Advanced tab > click Settings under Startup and Recovery > Under System Startup, click Edit.

    But there is no “Edit” under System startup.
    Can someone please tell me the path to get the boot.ini file?

  • shaun

    I have a presario c500 and its not booting at all it says /system32/hal.dll and i tried reinstalling the windows but its not working i am wondering if i can use the cmd promt to edit vista ultimates boot.ini and get it to work….anyone can help?