Bootcfg

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP OEM Upgrade

Use the bootcfg command for boot configuration and recovery (boot.ini for most computers).

The bootcfg command with the parameters listed below is only available when you are using the Recovery Console. The bootcfg command with different parameters is available from the command prompt.

Usage
bootcfg /defaultSet the default boot entry.
bootcfg /addAdd a Windows installation to the boot list.
bootcfg /rebuildIterate through all Windows installations and allow the user to choose which to add.

Note: You should first make a backup copy of your boot.ini file by using bootcfg /copy before using bootcfg /rebuild.

bootcfg /scanScan all disks for Windows installations and display the results.

Note: These results are stored statically for this session. If the disk configuration changes during this session, in order to get an updated scan, you must first reboot the computer and then rescan the disks.

bootcfg /listList the entries already in the boot list.
bootcfg /disableredirectDisable redirection in the boot loader.
bootcfg /redirect [PortBaudRrate] | [useBiosSettings]Enable redirection in the boot loader with the specified configuration.

Example:

bootcfg /redirect com1 115200

bootcfg /redirect useBiosSettings

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