11th May 2000
You can control how Windows boots up very easily; just edit the MSDOS.SYS file in your root folder. First 'turn off' its read-only attribute (if you have to ask how, this tip isn't for you). Look for the [Options] section; do you see much there? Start adding stuff! For the most part, these additions use '1' (yes) and '0' (no). BootGUI=1 (boot into Windows); DblSpace=0 (load DoubleSpace drivers); DrvSpace=0 (load DriveSpace drivers); LoadTop=1 (load command shell in upper memory); BootMenu=1 (turn on boot menu -- recommended); BootMenuDefault=1 (choice in boot menu); BootMenuDelay=2 (seconds to delay boot menu); BootKeys=1 (keyboard shortcuts for more booting options); Logo=1 (see the Windows splash screen); AutoScan=0 (automatically scandisk after a 'bad' shutdown); BootWarn=0 (warning about going into Safe mode); DisableLog=0 (boot up logging). Tweaking programs (like X-Setup) will allow you to change these attributes without breaking a sweat.