Problem installing XP PRO over 2000 Pro

[John_J_Johnson \(removethis\)]

I am attempting to install (upgrade mode) Windows XP
Professional on a system that already has Windows 2000
Professional (NTFS). The compatibility check indicated
that all installed hardware was fully compatible. The
installation process has been on the 'Preparing
Installation' for over an hour with extremely limited
hard drive access. The 'splash' on the side of the setup
screen continues to change. Any ideas? Should I just
perform a 'new' installation? I would like to avoid this
as MSOffice and FrontPage are on the system already and
the installation software was lost in a move.

John Johnson

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

A "New Installation" should only be selected if you wish
to install Windows XP on an available empty drive or partition.

Windows XP Setup Stops Responding (Hangs) During the "Preparing Installation" Phase
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315323&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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"John_J_Johnson (removethis) @Ameritech.net" <> wrote in message:

|I am attempting to install (upgrade mode) Windows XP
| Professional on a system that already has Windows 2000
| Professional (NTFS). The compatibility check indicated
| that all installed hardware was fully compatible. The
| installation process has been on the 'Preparing
| Installation' for over an hour with extremely limited
| hard drive access. The 'splash' on the side of the setup
| screen continues to change. Any ideas? Should I just
| perform a 'new' installation? I would like to avoid this
| as MSOffice and FrontPage are on the system already and
| the installation software was lost in a move.
|
| John Johnson