bootcfg query
Queries and displays the [boot loader] and [operating systems] section entries from Boot.ini.
Syntax
bootcfg /query [/s <computer> [/u <domain>\<user> /p <password>]]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
/s <computer> |
Specifies the name or IP address of a remote computer (don't use backslashes). The default is the local computer. |
/u <domain>\<user> |
Runs the command with the account permissions of the user specified by <user> or <domain>\<user>. The default is the permissions of the current logged on user on the computer issuing the command. |
/p <password> |
Specifies the password of the user account that is specified in the /u parameter. |
| /? | Displays help at the command prompt. |
Sample output
Sample output for the bootcfg /query command:
Boot Loader Settings
----------
timeout: 30
default: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
Boot Entries
------
Boot entry ID: 1
Friendly Name:
path: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
OS Load Options: /fastdetect /debug /debugport=com1:
The Boot Loader Settings area shows each entry in the [boot loader] section of Boot.ini.
The Boot Entries area shows more details for each operating system entry in the [operating systems] section of the Boot.ini
Examples
To use the bootcfg /query command:
bootcfg /query
bootcfg /query /s srvmain /u maindom\hiropln /p p@ssW23
bootcfg /query /u hiropln /p p@ssW23