Cannot upgrade to Win2k

[Gary]

For a while now I've had a multi-boot system, with Win98 and Win2k on
separate partitions.

I've now removed the multi-boot, leaving just Win98, as I intend to upgrade
it to Win2k.

I've removed all traces of the multi-boot: ntldr, boot.ini, bootsect.dos and
ntdetect.com files

As Microsoft say it maybe necessary, I've temporarily renamed "Uninstall
information", as I couldn't spot anything obvious there pertaining to a
multi-boot config.

I've also renamed the Winnt folder that contains Win2k, but as yet not
deleted it, as I would like to revert to a dual boot system if the upgrade
isn't possible.

When attempting to upgrade, the Win2k installer eventually reports that it's
not possible to do so on a multi-boot system and exits. It could perhaps be
the latter which is thwarting my attempts, but wish to confirm this before
deleting it.

Advice appreciated.

Regards
Gary

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

For a while now I've had a multi-boot system, with Win98 and Win2k on
separate partitions.

I've now removed the multi-boot, leaving just Win98, as I intend to upgrade
it to Win2k.

I've removed all traces of the multi-boot: ntldr, boot.ini, bootsect.dos and
ntdetect.com files

As Microsoft say it maybe necessary, I've temporarily renamed "Uninstall
information", as I couldn't spot anything obvious there pertaining to a
multi-boot config.

I've also renamed the Winnt folder that contains Win2k, but as yet not
deleted it, as I would like to revert to a dual boot system if the upgrade
isn't possible.

When attempting to upgrade, the Win2k installer eventually reports that it's
not possible to do so on a multi-boot system and exits. It could perhaps be
the latter which is thwarting my attempts, but wish to confirm this before
deleting it.

Advice appreciated.

Regards
Gary

You may have to restore the proper Win98 boot environment
before the upgrade can proceed. Boot the machine with a Win98
boot disk (www.bootdisk.com), then run this command:

sys c:

You can easily revert to your Win2000 boot in case you need
to, by booting with the same disk and running this command:

bootpart winnt boot:c:

You can get bootpart from here:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/gvollant/bootpart.htm

As a general remark: If I was given the choice between upgrading
a well-used and well-worn Win98 installation and doing a new
Win2000 installation then I would go for the new installation
without a moment's hesitation, as this would give me a vastly
superior product.

 

[Gary]

You may have to restore the proper Win98 boot environment
before the upgrade can proceed. Boot the machine with a Win98
boot disk (www.bootdisk.com), then run this command:

Thanks for the advice, but it was too far gone to restore it, the problem
occured right at the very end of Win2k installation, when trying to upgrade
programs.

I would go for the new installation
without a moment's hesitation, as this would give me a vastly
superior product.

Yes, I agree, but there was so much to reinstall program wise, I originally
chose this option.

As it turns out, after enormous hassle, I've had to revert to my original
Win2k installation, as my new Win2k clean installation refused to boot when
a certain piece of hardware was installed (not an IRQ issue). It's fine with
the existing Win2k installation though, truly baffling.

Regards
Gary