Vista Tutorial - Boot Information

Information

This will show you how to see the boot information to see what Vista is loading during the boot process. This can be handy if you are having boot up problems.

NOTE

This will replace the green bar in the default Vista boot screen with the boot information instead.

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1. Open the Start Menu.

2. In the white line (Start Search) area, type msconfig and press Enter.

3. Click on Continue in the UAC prompt.

4. Click on the Boot tab. (See screenshot below)

5. To See Vista Boot Information -

A) Check OS boot information. (See screenshot below step 8)

B) Go to step 7.

6. To Restore Normal Vista Boot -

A) Uncheck OS boot information. (See screenshot below step 8)

7. Check Make all boot settings permanent.

8. Click on Apply.

9. Click on Yes at the confirmation window. You will be able to change this back. (See screenshot below)

10. Restart the computer to see the boot information.