Microsoft DOS bootcfg command

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About bootcfg

The bootcfg command is a recovery console command that enables a user to rebuild, view, and otherwise make changes to the boot.ini file.

Additional information and help with the boot.ini file can be found on document CH000492.

Availability

The bootcfg command is a recovery console command that is available in the below Microsoft operating systems.

Windows XP

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Use the BOOTCFG command for boot configuration and recovery

BOOTCFG /ADD
BOOTCFG /REBUILD
BOOTCFG /SCAN
BOOTCFG /LIST
BOOTCFG /DISABLE
BOOTCFG /REDIRECT [PORT BAUDRATE] | [useBiosSettings]

/SCAN	Scan all disks for Windows installations and display the results.
/ADD	Add a Windows installation to the boot list.
/REBUILD	Iterate through all Windows installations and allow the user to choose which to add.
/DEFAULT	Set the default boot entry.
/LIST	List the entries already in the boot list.
/DISABLEREDIRECT	Disable redirection in the boot loader.
/REDIRECT	Enable redirection in the boot loader with the specified configuration. Example: bootcfg /redirect com1 115200 bootcfg /redirect useBiosSettings

Examples

bootcfg /rebuild

The above example would start the step-through for the creation of a new boot.ini on the computer. Additional steps and information about the process of rebuilding the boot.ini can be found on document CH000648.

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