The XP Boot Sequences
Both for the test and for real life, you should know how to recognize common problems with the OS and make certain it is booting correctly. The sections that follow look at a number of topics related to keeping your OS booting and running properly.
Key Boot Files
Windows XP requires only a few files to boot properly, each of which performs specific tasks. These are discussed next in the order in which they load:
NTLDR Bootstraps the system. In other words, this file starts the loading of an OS on the computer. Windows XP uses NTLDR, while subsequent versions of the operating system use BOOTMGR. This file is responsible for switching from real to protected mode during the boot process.
BOOT.INI Holds information about the ...
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