bootcfg.exe

bootcfg.exe is a command-line tool used to configures, queries, or changes Boot.ini file settings.

System Command bootcfg.exe

This command line tool can be used to configure, query, change or delete the boot entry settings in the BOOT.INI file.

Syntax

BOOTCFG /parameter [arguments]

Parameter

Parameter List: /Copy Makes a copy of an existing boot entry. /Delete Deletes an existing boot entry from the BOOT.INI file. /Query Displays the current boot entries and their settings. /Raw Allows the user to specify any switch to be added. /Timeout Allows the user to change the Timeout value. /Default Allows the user to change the Default boot entry. /EMS Allows the user to configure the /redirect switch for headless support. /Debug Allows the user to specify the port and baudrate for remote debugging. /Addsw Allows the user to add predefined switches. /Rmsw Allows the user to remove predefined switches. /Dbg1394 Allows the user to configure 1394 port for debugging. /? Displays this help message.

Examples

BOOTCFG /Copy /?
BOOTCFG /Delete /?
BOOTCFG /Query /?
BOOTCFG /Raw /?
BOOTCFG /Timeout /?
BOOTCFG /EMS /?
BOOTCFG /Debug /?
BOOTCFG /Addsw /?
BOOTCFG /Rmsw /?
BOOTCFG /Dbg1394 /?
BOOTCFG /Default /?
BOOTCFG /?

Remarks

BOOT.INI is used for boot options on Windows XP and earlier operating systems. Use the BCDEDIT command line tool to modify Windows Vista boot options.

Sources and References

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/bcd-boot-options-reference
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/bcdedit
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/bcdedit-command-line-options
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/bcdedit--set
• https://www.computerhope.com/bcdedit.htm
• https://atomicit.ca/kb/articles/how-to-fix-windows-7810-boot-problem-with-bcdedit/
• https://neosmart.net/wiki/bcdedit/#BCDEdit_on_Windows_8