How do I change the default booting OS on dual boot system Win98 and XP

[chuckyH]

Like the title says I have win 98se on C: drive and win XP on D: how do i change it so that wiindows xp doesnt automatically boot up in 20 some odd seconds (assuming you dont press any keys ) I would rather win 98 boots automatically
Thanks
Charlieman

 

[simonthought]

in XP- right click my computer > properties > advanced > startup and recovery

you'll have to edit the boot.ini

 

[bacillus]

hmm, thought you just choose microsoft windows instead of XP from the dropdown menu list for default operating system!

 

[CplHicks]

<< hmm, thought you just choose microsoft windows instead of XP from the dropdown menu list for default operating system! >>



Yeah, that's right. You can also pick how long the menu is displayed before it picks the default. This is in the system properties window simonthought mentioned.

 

[fow99]

Edit c:\boot.ini.

 

[chuckyH]

Thanks for the tip I knew it was in there just didnt know where thanks!!!

 

[MedicBob]

I can't say for certain about WinXP, but because it is soo close to Win2k, I will try....

goto my computer, right click select Properties,
then Advanced tab, Start up and Recovery,
Select OS to boot and how long to wait.

I do admit this is for 2000, but XP is a pretty 2000