Enter the Windows XP Recovery Console.
Thebootcfg utilitywill scan your hard drives for any Windows XP installations and then display the results.
The first prompt asks,Add installation to boot list?
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TypeYin response to this question and pressEnter.
The next prompt asks you to Enter Load Identifier.
This is the name of theoperating system.
Enter this:
Take out the Windows XP CD, typeexit, and then pressEnterto reset your PC.
Assuming that a missing or corrupt boot.ini file was your only issue, Windows XP should now start normally.
Do I Have to Fix This Problem Myself?
However, it’s really not that difficult if you follow the directions as they are.
Plus, lots of the software that can fix the boot.ini file for you will cost you.
You shouldn’t ever need to purchase a software program to fix errors with the boot.ini file.
If you’re curious, Fix Genius fromTenorshareis one such program.
