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Re: problem with xp clean install (multi boots detected) If you have Windows on another hard drive it may have been picked up by the install.
On your boot drive (the C disk) there should be a hidden file called "boot.ini" it will look something like the following -
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
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The easiest way to change boot.ini (and safest) is to run "msconfig" from the run screen (start -> run -> msconfig). Go to the boot.ini tab then select the version of Windows you want to boot, set the timer to 0 and it should boot that and without any noticeable delay.
It is also possible to directly edit the boot.ini file which is a hidden system file on your boot (C:) drive.
Generally it isn't a good idea to edit this file directly, unless you know what you are doing, and are prepared to repair a potentially dead system drive.
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