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Friday, September 23, 2011

How do I set the default operating system (when multiple systems are installed)?

If you have more than one operating system installed, you can select the operating system that you want to use as the default:

1.In Windows XP, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

2.On the Advanced tab, under Startup and Recovery, click Settings.

3.Under System startup, in the Default operating system list, click the operating system that you want to start when you turn on or restart your computer.

4.Select the Time to display list of operating systems check box, and then select the number of seconds for which you want the list displayed before the default operating system starts.


Warning: The boot options file (Boot.ini) controls the number and order of operating systems on your computer. To manually edit this file, clickEdit on the Startup and Recovery tab. Use caution when modifying the boot options file. Doing so incorrectly might make your computer unusable.

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