The bootcfg addsw command in Windows

Applies to: Windows Server (Semi-Annual Channel), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012.

The bootcfg addsw command adds options to load the operating system for a specified operating system entry.

Syntax

  bootcfg / addsw [/ s [/ u / p]] [/ mm] [/ bv] [/ so] [/ ng] / id 

Parameters

Parameter Definition / s Specifies the name or IP address of the remote computer (do not use a backslash). The default is the local computer. / u Run the command with the user account specified after the sign. By default, the account of the logged on user on the computer is currently issuing the command. / p Specifies the password for the user account specified in the / u parameter . / mm Specify the maximum amount of RAM, in megabytes that the operating system can use. Value must be equal to or greater than 32 MB. / bv add the / basevideo option to the specified operating system to use standard VGA mode for installed video drivers. / add options / sos to OSEntryLineNum specified, direct the operating system to display device driver names while they are being loaded. / Add the / noguiboot option to the specified disable progress bar, appear before the prompt CTRL + ALT + del logon . / id Specifies the operating system input line number in the [operating systems] section of the Boot.ini file that the operating system load option is added. The first line follows the [operating systems] section header which is 1 . /? Show help at the command prompt.

For example

The following examples show how you can use the bootcfg / addsw command :

  bootcfg / addsw / mm 64 / id 2 
  bootcfg / addsw / so / id 3 
  bootcfg / addsw / so / ng / s srvmain / u hiropln / id 2 
  bootcfg / addsw / ng / id 2 
  bootcfg / addsw / mm 96 / ng / s srvmain / u maindomhiropln / pp @ ssW23 / id 2 

See more:

1. What is the Bootcfg command?
2. The autoconv command in Windows
3. Bdehdcfg command in Windows