LAB2: MODIFYING BOOT.INI
The file boot.ini resides on the boot partition [drive c:] and allows the computer to display a list of installed operating systems at boot time. The file is read-only, and in the following steps, you will change its property to allow modification, and change its contents.

1. Load NT Explorer [start->programs->nt explorer], and select the root directory of drive C:. Highlight the file boot.ini and click on it using the right mouse button. This will pop up a property window similar to that below,

   

2. Un-check the read-only property, then click on OK
   This modifies the properties of the file to allow you to modify its contents.
3. Double-click on the file boot.ini to load it into Notepad. Change the line which reads similar to

   "Windows NT Server Version 4.00"

   Change this to read

   "Windows NT Server Version 4.00 PDC DomainName"

   where DomainName is the name of the domain that you have called your network. This will be displayed for 30 seconds when the computer boots up, allowing you to select your network by using the arrow keys to highlight this line on the bootup screen.

    

4. Save the file, then change its properties back to READ ONLY [use NT Explorer]

SPECIFYING BOOT OPTIONS
You will now use the System Icon under Control Panel to alter the startup options which are stored in the boot.ini file.

Access the System folder by selecting Start->Settings->Control Panel->System. This will bring up the system folder, which looks like,

1. Select Windows NT Workstation as the startup operating system
2. Show the list for 25 seconds
3. Click on OK

LEAVE THE PDC RUNNING AND NOW PROCEED TO THE OTHER COMPUTER AND INSTALL THE BDC