Article: Q163400
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5 3.51 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbsetup
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you perform a new install of Windows NT, the prompt "Boot 2>" is
displayed on the screen after the reboot from text setup to GUI setup.
CAUSE
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This condition can occur if the product System Commander from V Communications
was previously installed on the target hard disk. This error can also appear if
the master boot record code is corrupted.
WORKAROUND
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There are three ways to work around this problem:
1. Low-level format the drive.
2. Use the System Commander uninstall.
3. After backing up the mbr using disksave.exe, run fdisk /mbr against the
system and the machine should get past this error.
STATUS
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The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.
Additional query words: system commander boot 2>
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Keywords : kb3rdparty kbsetup
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Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
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