Max Number of Lines in [Operating Systems] of Boot.ini is 10 (141707)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q141707

SUMMARY

The maximum number of lines in the [operating systems] section of the Boot.ini file in Windows NT is 10. If you add an 11th line (or more), only lines 1 through 10 will be seen during the boot phase of Windows NT.

MORE INFORMATION

To display up to 10 operating systems at startup, remove the base video entries in the Boot.ini file.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/7/2003
Keywords:KB141707
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