Unable to downgrade from XP Pro to W2k Pro

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p.marek

Just wondering if anyone knows how to install 2000 pro
overtop of Win XP Pro. It's not letting me "downgrade".
I also tried format f: (my hard drive) and it still won't
let me. Any suggestions?
 
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.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
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| Just wondering if anyone knows how to install 2000 pro
| overtop of Win XP Pro. It's not letting me "downgrade".
| I also tried format f: (my hard drive) and it still won't
| let me. Any suggestions?
 
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