Hi Jim,

Try this..

Right Click on "My Computer" and select "Properties".
Click on the "Advanced" tab.
Click on the "Startup and Recovery" button.

In the "Default operating system:" drop down list, select the correct one
you want. Then uncheck the box "Display list of operating systems for..."

At 11:44 AM 9/30/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>I have a Compaq Laptop running Windows XP Home SP1. When booting, I have
>the choice of booting into either of two operating systems, identically
>identified as "Microsoft Windows WP Home Edition" The first, default is
>corrupt. The second, which has to be manually selected each and every
>time, is perfect.
>HOW CAN I REMOVE THE FIRST SELECTION?
>Yes, I know I can reformat, and am willing to do so if necessary, so risky
>measures are all right. Need a boot sector utility, etc.




Russ Poffenberger
Credence Systems Corp.
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