Microsoft DOS bootcfg command
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About bootcfg
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Syntax
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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.
The bootcfg command is a recovery console command that is available in the below Microsoft operating systems.
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
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 /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.