How do I this?

[Jim Reid]

I am currently using Windows XP Pro on my office
workstation but I need to convert to Windows 2000 to be
able to test a software install that doesn't run on XP.
So, I believe I need to do one of two things:

1. Remove XP and reinstall Windows 2000. How do I do this
smoothly? Will I need to create a Windows 2000 start-up
disk? What other things will I need to do?

2. Leave XP on my machine and install 2000 on another
drive. Will this create other problems for me?

What is the best way to achieve the needed results?

Thanks in advance,

Jim Reid

 

[Gavan]

In your situation I think the best thing to do is install
winxp on another drive. That way when your done you can
just format your other drive. Its better to install then
format when done, rather than remove 2k, install xp,
remove xp, install 2k.

They will not interfere with eachother that much. Note you
will probable need to use fixmbr.exe with the win2k CD
after removing XP so that win2k will start.

But if you do choose to remove xp and install 2k - just do
clean installs (from the xp CD)

Hope this helps.
Gavan