2006-10-09 08:13:19 · 3 answers · asked by Dave Z 28 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
The "boot.ini" is a Microsoft initialization file found on the Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP operating systems. This file is always located on the root directory of the primary hard disk drive. In other words, it is located at "C:\" directory or the "C Drive". This file is used by Microsoft Windows as a method of displaying a menu of operating systems currently on the computer and allowing the user to easily select which operating system to load. In addition, this file is also used to point to the locations of each of the operating systems.
2006-10-09 08:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by jlp.media 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a boot.ini:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default= multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0) partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0) disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1) \WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect
It contains info about what operating Systems are on your PC and where they are located. If more than one OS exists, boot.ini will contain information on which one is the default and how long to display a menu offering your choices when booting.
2006-10-09 08:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It tells your PC exactly how to boot your system according to your preferences.
2006-10-09 08:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋