[jargo9900]

Hello. Can anyone tell me how to access the boot configuration editor in Vista? I have tried to type in bcdedit.exe and it is telling me the boot configuration data store cannot be opened and access is denied even though I am logged in under an administrator account. Thank you

[rgreen4]

If you want to change to boot secquence, it is not in the Operating System, it is in the BIOS. This stands for Basic Input Output System. In the Pre-IBM PC days of Micro Computers it was called Boot Strap (the little straps inside boots to start them on your feet), hence the term today is still - Boot.When you first turn on the PC, you will get a flash of text across the bottom, one of which says "Hit xxx for Setup" xxx can be <Delete>, F1, F2, F10 or other keystroke depending on the BIOS version you have and manufacturer. You need to be quick, as you only have a few seconds.What is it about the boot process that you want to change?

[Wainui]

Click Start, Programs and click Accessories.Right click on Command Prompt and click Run as Administrator.Click Continue to run the command window with administrative privileges.

[Wainui]

At the Command Prompt type CD and press Enter.Then type bcdedit.exe and press Enter.

[jargo9900]

Thanks Wainui.