Editing the Boot.ini file

Have you ever received a bootup error or startup error thats says correputed Boot.ini file? Or maybe you just need to make a minor change to boot.ini file but didn’t now where to locate it?

The boot.ini file is a simple text file that is stored on the root of the boot drive / hard drive.

You can edit this with any plain text editor like Notepad (may need to unhide the file first).

To unhide the file simply select Tools - Folder Options from the explorer window. Now you should have the Folder Options Screen open -> Select the View Tab.

Now scroll down and find the header Hidden Files And Folders and click Show hidden files and folders and then click apply and ok!

Now back to editing the boot.ini file.

1. Right click on My Computer
2. Select Properties
3. Click on the Advanced tab
4. Under Startup and Recovery, click on the Settings button
5. Click on the Edit button

You now should have the boot.ini file open where you can view its contents or make changes where needed.