Upgrading Hardware

[John]

Hi,

I have two computers both on a small network and both
running Windows 2000. Lets call them AMD350 & Intel550.
I purhcased a new 2.4ghz barebones system. Then I removed
the hard disk from the AMD350 and installed it into the
Intel550. The hard drive from the Intel550 went into the
new barebones 2.4ghz system. All the data is on the server
except for Explorer Favorites and Outlook Express Folders
& Address books. So it was easy reinstall Windows 2000.

I wasn't planning on reinstalling Windows 2000, but I
couldn't get past the blue stop screen. Is there someway
to prep Windows 2000 prior to removing the hard drive and
placing it in a new computer? Hard Drives have a life
expectancy of five years and I try to convince my
customers into upgrading every two years. So removing the
hard drive and reinstalling it makes good sence.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Normally, unless the new motherboard is virtually identical to the
old one (same chipset, IDE controllers, etc), you'll most likely need
to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at the
very least (and don't forget to reinstall any service packs and
subsequent hot fixes):

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q292175

What an In-Place Win2K Upgrade Changes and What It Doesn't
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306952

If that fails:

How to Move a Windows 2000 Installation to Different Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q249694&ID=KB;EN-US;Q249694


Bruce Chambers

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[John]

Thanks Bruce, This seems to make the most sence to me (How
to Move a Windows 2000 Installation to Different Hardware).

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You're welcome.

Bruce Chambers

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[Wolf Kirchmeir]

Greetings --

You're welcome.

Bruce Chambers

Bruce -- have you kept track of how often this question has come up?

There should a FAQ on W2K and hardware somewhere, methinks...

 

[Wolf Kirchmeir]

As for a FAQ, I primarily use :

Thanks.