IMO it's simply not worth the trouble, given that you'll more than likely
end up with an unstable OS with all the remnants/
corruption left behind from the upgrade. Best to blow it all away and go for
the clean install.
To do a clean install, either boot the CD-Rom or boot the Windows 2000 setup
disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Win2k 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.
During Windows 2000 setup, 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.
Check the pc, mb or hardware manufacturer's web site for the latest bios and
or Windows 2000 drivers for your devices.
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Regards,
Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Vicky said:
Right after the upgrade report I get a message that reads
WINNT32 - This program has performed an illigal operation
and will shut down. When I click on details it reads
Invalid page fault in module. Help! I have done everything
I know to do to install and still get this message.
