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Win98 boot up problem

Every time I boot up I get the F8 Menu then have to hit the enter key on item 1- normal boot, to load windows.
Can any one give me any ideas why this is happening? and how to stop it.

I have run the various scanreg options.

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CowboyJeeper

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CowboyJeeper

Edit your MSdos.sys file and look for the following

BootMenu=1

Change to 0

LeeTutor

I think CowboyJeeper has the answer. Here's some more info on it:

http://home.earthlink.net/~leetutor/DoWin/Startup/stupmenu.htm

jpanderson

You can also change this by going to start > run > msconfig > advanced button and untick startup menu.

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johnoneill1

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Thank you all for the replies. I was waiting for a while untill I had recieved some more replies. The computer this happens on is seldom used and therefore not an urgent problem. I an unsure how to award the points and to whom. The replies given did not correct the problem but I did try the remedies suggested. I suspect that CowboyJeeper may have 'Hit the nail on ther head' as I supect it is a problem with the keyboard. Whilst the F8 key is not getting stuck, it could be the contacts underneath. I noticed yesterday intermittent keyboard problems and will change the keyboard next time I visit my Daughter. eecomputings thank you for the email reminder can I ask you to award the points?.

Thank you
John

eecomputings

Thanks, johnoneill1 for the reply. You seem to be hinting that cowboyjeeper's first comment is the solution. Will award as indicated.

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