Msbatch.inf Parameters: Enabling and Disabling Dual-Boot

 Last reviewed: December 12, 1996
Article ID: Q157266
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article describes how enable and disable dual-booting using the Msbatch.inf file for batch installations of Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft does not encourage or support changes to .inf files; therefore, Microsoft Technical Support does not support the procedure in this article. Although we have tested the following procedure and it appears to function as described, make a backup copy of your .inf file before you proceed.

To Enable Dual-Booting

In the Msbatch.inf file, modify the [Install] section to include the following line: 

   UpdateINIs=UpdateMSDosSys
Also, add the following section and key: 

   [UpdateMSDosSys]
   %30%\msdos.sys,Options,,"BootMulti=1"

To Disable Dual-Booting

In the Msbatch.inf file, modify the [Install] section to include the following line: 

   UpdateINIs=UpdateMSDosSys
Also, add the following section and keys: 

   [UpdateMSDosSys]
   %30%\msdos.sys,Options,,"BootMulti=0"

KBCategory: kbsetup
KBSubcategory: winbatch win95
Additional Reference Words: 95 automate

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Last reviewed: December 12, 1996
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