How do I configure the boot menu to show forever?

John Savill

March 4, 1999

1 Min Read
ITPro Today logo in a gray background | ITPro Today

A. The timeout is changed by editing the boot.ini file which is on the boot partition and changing the timeout parameter:

  1. Start a command session (Start - Run - Command)

  2. Set the attributes on c:boot.ini to non-read and non-system
    attrib c:boot.ini -r -s

  3. Edit the file and change the timeout to -1
    [boot loaded]
    timeout = -1

  4. Save your changes and set the file back to read only and system
    attrib c:boot.ini +r +s

About the Author

Sign up for the ITPro Today newsletter
Stay on top of the IT universe with commentary, news analysis, how-to's, and tips delivered to your inbox daily.

You May Also Like