To do a clean install, either boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom or setup
disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Windows 2000
CD-Rom; change to the \bootdisk directory on the CD-Rom and execute
makeboot.exe (from dos) or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the
prompts.
When you get to the point, delete the existing NTFS and or other partitions
found. After you delete the partition(s) abort the install, then again
restart the pc booting the CD-Rom or setup disks to avoid unexpected drive
letter assignments with your new install.
At some point, will want to confirm the previous operating system for the
upgrade; at that point you'll simply insert the qualified product install CD
for it to verify. Then the install will proceed.
Be sure to apply these to your new install before connecting to any network.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/6/A/E6A04295-D2A8-40D0-A0C5-241BFECD095E/W2KSP4_EN.EXE
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx
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Regards,
Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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|I have a computer with Win 2000 Pro. I want to erase the drive of all
| programs and files and then do a clean install of Win 2000 Pro. I only
| have an upgrade disk for this program.
| Can anyone please tell me where I can find step by step instructions to
| fdisk this computer?
|
| I have instructions on the "reinstall" of Win 2000 Pro.
| Thanks, anuenue
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