Cassandra,
You need to do a couple of things first.
Get the four startup disks that came with your Windows 2000. If you don't have
them, you can get the files to make a set from
www.bootdisk.com. If you go this
route, it is best to FORMAT the floppies with a Windows 2000 machine. They will
format in Fat32, but some of the file system is different. When you get that done,
boot up with the disks. When you get up to a Command Prompt, type FDISK (enter)
You will have four choices. If you are going to have more than one partition, you
will need to create one partition for the OS, applications, archives of Service
Packs and Updates, and a pagefile that could take up a fair amount of space. All
together, 20 gig is adequate to take care of this. This will be the Primary
partition. You also need to select whether it to be NTFS or Fat32. The greatest
amount of people choose NTFS. But if you aren't needing to have separate
partitions, you can use a BASIC partition that uses the whole HDD. Oh, and don't
worry about it if you find out the HHD says, for instance, is 120 gig and it shows
up on your computer as 111-114, not to worry. HDD are based on1064 b. per meg, and
then a meg is 1,000. Anyways that the difference. After you have completed the
partition(s), you can exit the program, and simply power down.
Cassandra, I just found an outline I started to do a clean Install, and it is
copied below here. There is a whole load of stuff, so if you need any further
help, just ask.
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FRESH INSTALL WIN2000
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Note: For a Fresh install of W2K w/SP4, IE6 w/OE6, and a sane amount of
programs on one partition, allow "8-10 gig" min. for your OS partition, unless you
intend to make it a "basic" partition.
To remove/change partitioning use a Win98 boot disk in Command Prompt:
type "FDISK" ...and remove all partitions
Shutdown Power(turn computer OFF)
Fresh install w/o changing or after setting the partitions:
Boot with Win2000 or XP Boot disks into Command Prompt:
type "FORMAT C: /U /C /S" (without quotes) -->follow prompts.
Restart with Win2000/XP startup disks and it will walk you through the install.
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TO CREATE SETUP DISKS FROM WIN2000 CD:
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Insert a blank, formatted, 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB disk into the floppy disk drive.
Insert the Win2000 CDM into the CD-ROM drive.
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type d:\bootdisk\makeboot a: (where d: is the drive letter
assigned to your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.
Follow the screen prompts...
Note:Logically in the above routine you would need either a functioning OS or a
'98 boot-disk with CDROM support, in order to access the W2K CD.
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1) If this is a manufactures' pc like a Dell or a Gateway, go to the web site and
grab all the drivers you need for this pc. IF it's a clone you can start up the pc
and look through device manager to see what drivers you need to download (assuming
there is a working OS on this PC already). If not, run the install and let Windows
2000 can recognize and install itself. Get a list out of the device manager or
physically off the hardware, and rip the newest drivers off their site.
2) You can do a reinstallation by booting off the windows 2000 server cd. Once in
the installation program it will allow you to format and repartition it. Then just
follow through the questions... it's not hard.
You can configure (partition/format) the drive during W2K setup (usually as
fat32/ntfs). You can also preconfigure it via a '98 boot-disk (Fdisk/format
utils).
Either route is OK; the latter is often more convenient/simpler?
You can just configure the drive to have a single Primary partition; everything in
it - OS/apps/utils/data...
But... I suggest you configure the drive to have both a Primary partition
(OS/apps./utils) and Extended partition (data). This will allow a re-install of
Primary (even a reformat if need-be) without affecting data in Extended (unless
one is really careless...).
Make the Primary 6-10Gig; this should allow adequate 'space' for all you may throw
at your OS (apps etc...); and leaves the balance for data?
Fdisk tutorials:
The M$ version:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q255/8/67.ASP
Others (with useful info too...):
http://www.compguystechweb.com/index.html
http://www.btinternet.com/~robert.bale1/formatinstall.htm
If bios allows then set-up can be via a CD boot; if not practical then use the 4
W2K set-up floppies.
Also (another boot-disk guide):
http://www.windows2000faq.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=13901
and for a W2K installation guide:
http://www.windows2000faq.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=13927
- both from John Savill's (excellent) faqs site at:
http://www.windows2000faq.com - installations section.
If you dig around the home page (the lower right areas) there are numerous usful
links to to browse; one being the IT library... Much useful "how to" etc.
contained there.
Home page:
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http://www.winnetmag.com
Finally - W2K set-up - the M$ version (somewhat less detailed...):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q304868
Both Pro and Server go in the same way.
If you want W2K as ntfs then you can reformat a preconfigured (fat32) partition
during set-up; or convert a fat32 partition after W2K installed OK... And remember
you 'can' also do the whole partition configuration (as fat32/ntfs) during set-up
(be it CD boot or the 4 floppies approach).
Note:
It 'would be wise' to verify this system is OK for W2K - before starting an
installation routine. Run the chkupgrd.exe util (on the CD). It generates a report
on what is/ins't OK for W2K; after-which obtain any required updates/drives -
before running W2K set-up. It can be run from a currently installed OS, or via
a'98 boot-disk (with CDROM support).
Also ensure you have at least 128Meg RAM (for Pro); Server would probably prefer
256Meg min...
A good book would be ueful too? Mark Minasi has a series of W2K book (Sybex); also
the Sybex MCSE series may be worth considering?
This M$ site may also be useful???
http://www.microsoft.com/windows200...sp?url=/windows2000/en/server/help/ntcmds.htm
and if you dig around this area:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/
There's lots for Pro/Svr...
Both Pro and Server could be installed; each in its own partition (a dual-boot).
If wishing to consider this appraoch, suggest you post back for a few details on a
safe way to go about it...?
Finally(?) ensure any anti-virus util in bios area is disabled; otherwise you
may/will get error messages re' "inaccessible boot-device" (or something like...).
From Experience the Hard Way. (Not learning enough from others wisdom, and not
being fully prepared before starting)
*REMOVE - ALL data,Favorites,Bookmarks,Address book,mIRC ini
files,images,ToDoLists, Music,DVD's,fonts,Media,etc.
*Always make sure you are static equal. (wear protection[static strap], or
touch PSupply case with power OFF, but plugged in)(before working in the box)
NOTE: You don't need a course in completing a fresh install, but to keep your
frustration level down, it's worth lining your ducks up in a row before beginning.
To help, you might just want to start by doing the following:
-Print Instructions, and follow them. (Or use Murphy's Law)
-Print or Write out Hardware list. (MoBo, CPU, RAM, HDD, Floppy, CD-ROM,
Video, Audio, Modem, LAN, etc.)
-Allow 30 minutes quiet time after each time you work to recover.
BE PREPARED
) (a good mood)
-Gather all of your software, including the "key" numbers
-Get current drivers for all Hardware (incl. Bios for MoBo)
-Get all tools (include flashlight, magnifying glass,compressed air, soft
eraser, etc.)
TO BEGIN:
-RULE - If it ain't broke, don't fixit.
-RULE - Spiral pad, good notes, date, set time to work.
-RULE - No interruptions.
-RULE - Suspend all rules for spouse.
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TO FDISK OR NOT:
-New HDD - YES
-Basic Partition - YES
-OS Upgrade - Usually
-regular FORMAT: NOT necessary
-Required HDD Space - (4 gig W2KSP4+IE6/OE6)(2 gig NTSP6)(500 meg
ME,98se,98fe)(300 meg 95b,95,3.11)
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How to FDISK: (Note: You run FDISK, without "changes", with no adverse
effect; use Esc. to exit)
-Boot system with 98se Bootdisk (
www.Bootdisk.com)
-At A:\ prompt type FDISK, enter.
-Choose "Y" for "large disk" for 95b,98se,ME,NT4,W2K,XP (enables FAT32)
-Use "Basic" for a single partition (Primary Active partition)
-Set Primary active to "adequate size" (Logical, and extended can be resized)
-Press "Esc."
-Power down with switch.
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FDISK Tips: Option 4 looks at present partitions, press Esc.; Option 3 "only" to
delete partitions.
Delete order - NON-DOS,Logical,Extended, and finally Primary; use Exc. to exit.
Option 1 - Create Basic partition for OS and data on one drive.
Option 1 - Create ONE Primary partition for two or more partitions.(multiple
Primaries needed only to add Linux, etc.)
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FRESH INSTALL is BEST, if "DATA" NOT NEEDED.
-ERASES EVERYTHING- (within DOD standards)
*You probably don't need to FDISK, unless the current HDD has "multiple"
partitions.
*If it does, Boot from 98se bootdisk, type FDISK, press ENTER, use Basic
partition (one partition only for everything).
*Shutdown the power.
To erase the HDD, you Format the HDD.
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Format the Hard Disk:
*You can use your hard disk only after FORMAT. -->(New HDD or after FDISK)
Format as follows:
1. Boot computer into WS-DOS using your Boot Disk. (
www.bootdisk.com)
2. At the "A" prompt (A:\) type the following:
format c: /U /C /S (assume c:\ drive letter)
Command Legend:
/U= Unconditional Format - ignores deleted cluster fragments
/C= Re-tests currently marked bad clusters for recovery
/S= Transfers necessary system files so disk can boot
3. Type "Y" for yes, press Enter to proceed with format.
4. Once format is complete, type a volume label if you want one and press ENTER.
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How to Install 98se
http://www.basichardware.com/how_tos.html
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If you have any problems
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;277552
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This section describes most of the BIOS settings that you will find in a typical
Pentium-class or higher PC. Some BIOS settings are quite universal, while others
can be found on only the systems made with one type of BIOS or made by one
manufacturer. This section lists the most common settings that are used in modern
PCs, with full explanations as to what they are and how to set them. This includes
the more common advanced settings, but does not attempt a "shotgun" coverage of
every setting I've ever seen on a machine. Some are very atypical and usually not
something you need to worry about. The less common a setting is, the more often it
is the case that you really will want to leave it on its default setting anyway.
Not always, but usually.
By the nature of how I designed this section, it should cover 95%+ of the settings
in your BIOS that you will ever want to change. If you find a setting in your BIOS
that isn't covered here, you may find it in the BIOS Survival Guide, which has a
more complete list of the settings found on various types of PCs.
For each setting I describe the most common options and what they mean. In
addition, I indicate which options are usually the default. I also describe what
the implications are of using the different settings, and provide general
recommendations on how to configure most of the parameters. The settings
themselves are organized based on the names of the settings groups you will find
in a typical BIOS setup program.
Tip: It is a good idea to "back up" (record on paper) all of your BIOS settings
once your PC is running and stable, and especially before you make any changes to
them.
Tip: Reference this procedure for specific instructions on configuring the most
important BIOS settings to safe values, to maximize the chances of booting a new
or problematic system.
Note: Every setup program is slightly different from every other one. Even if two
BIOSes are both on Pentium motherboards and are made by Award, they may have
different settings. The commands as shown here might be different on your PC, or
they might be in a different place. Use care when modifying these parameters, and
refer to your motherboard manual if it is accurate.
Warning: The highly prudent will have a backup of their hard disk before fiddling
with their BIOS settings.
Warning: Changing advanced parameters can lead to system instability and data
loss. It is recommended that only users who really understand what they are doing
change these settings. Proceed at your own risk.
Warning: If your BIOS contains a "hard disk utility" that includes items like
setting interleave ratios, low level formatting, or "media analysis", do not use
it on an IDE/ATA or SCSI drive (which includes virtually every PC hard drive made
in at least the last 5 years). These old utilities are designed for the MFM and
RLL drives from the 1980s and can in theory damage a modern drive, for which they
are unnecessary. I wish they'd just take them out of the setup program entirely
(and on many newer PCs they have).
BIOS Settings
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http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/bios/set/index-c.html
BIOS Settings - Standard Settings
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http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/bios/set/std.htm
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I installed a new Hard Drive; when I try to install
Windows 2000 I receive the following error message: "Line
2214 in the INI file is invalid. Press any key to
continue.
