subject: Possible way to solve the issue of invalid entries of 'Boot.ini file' by Hard drive recovery [print this page] Possible way to solve the issue of invalid entries of 'Boot.ini file' by Hard drive recovery
Boot.ini file is a hidden file in Windows based system that helps you to recognize the location of Windows hard drive. Have you ever observed that you face problems while booting the Windows. This is the case when Boot.ini file gets corrupt or damaged. Various error messages appear on the screen. But the corruption of Boot.ini file can be easily overcome by appropriate methods. Editing of Boot.ini file will also help you to solve the issue. But it might be possible that by these methods, you cannot repair this file. For good results, it is advisable to go for a third party Hard Drive Recovery software.
For instance- Suppose you decided to work on Windows Vista. While installing it, you depicts quite a bad behavior. That is, you become unable to select the Upgrade option. Additionally, an error message appears in the Install Windows dialog box:
"Upgrade has been disabled
- Windows cannot determine if another operating system exists on your computer. Try repairing the boot configuration, and then begin the installation again."
Why error is occurring?
Responsible reason for the above problem is the corrupt Boot.ini file. It gets corrupt because of invalid entries. It also might be possible that the boot path in the Boot.ini file contains the wrong location for the Windows directory.
Resolution:
To get rid of above error message, first of all, you have to change the Boot.ini file for incorrect entries. But before doing the same, make a backup. Below are the steps for editing the Boot.ini file:
Select an option of Properties of My Computer by doing a right click.
Or
Point to Start >> Run >> Enter 'sysdm.cpl andthenselect OK.
From the Advanced tab option, go to Settings intheStartup and Recovery option.
In the SystemStartup, select Edit.
You can perform these steps if you have sound technical knowledge. Because if layman is doing the same, then chances of further damage is quite more. It might be possible that you will face the same issue even after performing above steps, then it is best for you to select a third party hard drive data recovery software. Such third party software performs hard drive recovery as well it recovers inaccessible data. You can easily buy it, by making a simple search on Internet. No need to do extra efforts.
Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery is a Windows hdd recovery software that is used to restore inaccessible data from file systems, such as FAT, NTFS, and exFAT. In addition to this, it recovers data from various storage devices also. It shows compatibility with Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, 2000, and NT4(SP6). You can take help of a free download data recovery software.
