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. [log in to unmask] The NOSPIN Group is now accepting donatations to continue providing PCSOFT and our website. Visit http://freepctech.com to donate using Paypal