Receiving errors Upgrading Win98 to Win2K

Error: Unable to locate folder Windows\System32\Config

I can see all my files and when I try and create a
<config> directory I get "Bad command file". The
Partition is currently setup as FAT32. Does Win2k require
NTFS? Is this what may be causing my problem? If so, is it
possible to change the partition w/out loosing my data?

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 Windows 2000 CD-Rom or 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]

"Antonio" wrote:
> Error: Unable to locate folder Windows\System32\Config
>
> I can see all my files and when I try and create a
> <config> directory I get "Bad command file". The
> Partition is currently setup as FAT32. Does Win2k require
> NTFS? Is this what may be causing my problem? If so, is it
> possible to change the partition w/out loosing my data?