Upgrading Windows NT Resets Boot Menu Timer (133408)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
This article was previously published under Q133408

SYMPTOMS

When you upgrade your Windows NT installation to a later version of Windows NT, your customized boot menu time-out period is reset to the default of 30 seconds.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, run Control Panel, choose System, and change the Show List For <> Seconds setting.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT versions 3.5 and 3.51. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/16/2003
Keywords:KB133408
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