Running a clean install

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Pardon me if I used the wrong phrase in the title. But I
am trying to run an install of Win2k SP4, I get the
error "File C:\winnt\system32\cpcmdcom.sys is open or in
use by another application close all apps" I'm wondering
first of all is this a known problem with a fix or if my
memory serves me correct there is a way in 2000 thru the
run command to have all non-critical processes stopped so
I can run the install. Any help would be appreciated.
 
Not clear what you're wanting to do. To do a clean install, either boot the
Windows 2000 install CD-Rom or setup disks. The set of four install disks
can be created from your Windows 2000 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.
 
NC said:
Pardon me if I used the wrong phrase in the title. But I
am trying to run an install of Win2k SP4, I get the
error "File C:\winnt\system32\cpcmdcom.sys is open or in
use by another application close all apps" I'm wondering
first of all is this a known problem with a fix or if my
memory serves me correct there is a way in 2000 thru the
run command to have all non-critical processes stopped so
I can run the install. Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi

If you are trying to install SP4 on an existing Win2k installation:

This *might* be caused by a permission/rights problem on the file/folder...

The permission/rights on the file/folder can be corrupt, missing or revoked.
Verify that e.g. Administrator and SYSTEM have full control over the
file.

Several other people have had this problem for Win2k SP3 upgrades as well as
WinXP SP1 , on other files, with the same error message. After they fixed the
access rights, the service pack install succeeded:

http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=eys33rPWCHA.2136@tkmsftngp08
http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=3ba901c27e89$7fce6fd0$35ef2ecf@TKMSFTNGXA11
 
im creating a batch file that downloads our main app. from
http://blah-blah-blah. when this is open is ask you if you
want to download it. yes or no. i cant figure out a way in
the batch file to run this silently choosing yes. can
someone please help!! thanks to all
 
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