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Invalid Boot.INI file !!!!!

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/invalid-boot-ini-file.15007/

plsoft
plsoft Original post #1
Sep 4, 2005 at 6:54 PM
whenever my system starts booting it shows the above message for a few seconds. however it doesnt seem to affect my system. Wht could be the reason? Pls help me out.
swatkat
swatkat #2
Sep 4, 2005 at 7:29 PM
This can happen if there are any incorrect entries in Boot.ini file. You have to rebuild Boot.ini file. Take a look here for a How-To.
expertno.1
Sep 4, 2005 at 10:04 PM
see these links also
*www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/119734.html
*www.mcse.ms/archive173-2005-8-1794533.html
*www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread7418.html
*forums.pcworld.co.nz/archive/index.php/t-15131.html
Vishal Gupta
Sep 4, 2005 at 10:24 PM
Simply boot into windows XP, type msconfig in Run dialog box.
When the windows opens, goto Boot.ini tab and click on Check all boot paths button.