Install Windows XP over 2000

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Shaun

Hi,

I am trying to install Windows XP on my machine running Windows 2000. I
wanted the computer to boot from CD ROM as I wanted to install it this way
so I could wipe the current partition. Unfortunateley the BIOS wouldnt let
me alter the boot settings - all drives were stuck on auto??? So I tried
running the Windows XP setup CD from Windows 2000 and the pc rebooted but
when I selected the option to install Windows XP I was informed that I was
missing hal.dll. So i can get back into Windows 2000 but I can't run the
Windows XP CD when I restart. Any ideas?

Thanks for your help
 
I hope you have the "retail upgrade version" of XP Pro
and not XP Home Edition.

HOW TO: Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316941

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hi,
|
| I am trying to install Windows XP on my machine running Windows 2000. I
| wanted the computer to boot from CD ROM as I wanted to install it this way
| so I could wipe the current partition. Unfortunateley the BIOS wouldnt let
| me alter the boot settings - all drives were stuck on auto??? So I tried
| running the Windows XP setup CD from Windows 2000 and the pc rebooted but
| when I selected the option to install Windows XP I was informed that I was
| missing hal.dll. So i can get back into Windows 2000 but I can't run the
| Windows XP CD when I restart. Any ideas?
|
| Thanks for your help
|
|
 
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