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by jmendoza

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What's up gentlemen? I have a computer i'm working on. I just reformatted and tried to re-install windows 2k. After everything is copied and set up, it restarts itself(as it's supposed to) but after the "starting windows 2000" screen, it goes to a black screen and says "restarting setup." It does this every time. If I reboot the computer without the CD in the drive, it goes to, the "starting windows 2k" screen", goes to "restarting setup" and says, "Please insert Service Pack 3." Service pack 3 is integrated into the setup CD. Why can't I get past this point? Why doesn't it realize that it IS finished installing? Please help. Email if you need more information. Thanks Gentlmen.

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by fred07

Hi

? did you fdisk the MBR when you formated.

Old MBR's will not allow reinstallation and must be "formated" seperatly.

fred

by jmendoza

The windows 2k installation CD, reformatts the hard drive using NTFS... I shouldn't need to FDISK it. I will try it anyways. Thank you.

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