Bootcfg /timeout
Applies To: Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8
Changes the operating system time-out value.
For examples of how this command can be used, see Examples.
Syntax
bootcfg /timeout <TimeOutValue> [/s <Computer> [/u <Domain\User>/p <Password>]]
Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
/timeout <TimeOutValue> |
Specifies the timeout value in the [boot loader] section. The <TimeOutValue> is the number of seconds the user has to select an operating system from the boot loader screen before NTLDR loads the default. Valid range for <TimeOutValue> is 0-999. If the value is 0, then NTLDR immediately starts the default operating system without displaying the boot loader screen. |
/s <Computer> |
Specifies the name or IP address of a remote computer (do not 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. |
Examples
The following examples show how you can use the bootcfg /timeout command:
bootcfg /timeout 30
bootcfg /s srvmain /u maindom\hiropln /p p@ssW23 /timeout 50