Msbatch.inf Parameters: Enabling and Disabling Dual-Boot

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"

Additional query words:

Keywords : winbatch win95
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
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