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Re-Install Win2000

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by azhan_maj

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I'm having problem with current Win2000 on my notebook and I decided to re-install the windows. Will the current softwares installed be affected by the re-installation exercise and I need to re-install them back and what is the proper way to re-install Win2000.

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by parvus1202

If you will just reinstall the OS on top of the previous OS, then it will not affect anything, it will read your current configuration and put them back.Just insert your Win 2000 disc and you will have selections, click the one that says you want toupgrade your current OS. And it will just restore your Win2000.

by quintar51

If you upgrade, then your problems might still be there.

The best way to make sure your problems are gone, is to install clean, just delete the winnt folder during installation and install a new one. You'll have to reinstall your software so the programs can 'register' with the new installation.

by mitchek

First think about what problems you are having if you just reinstall OS as an upgrade it will not effect your other programs outright. If you reformat which is what I'd do IF I am reinstalling clean then you'd have to reinstall all your software programs not to mention security updates from windows plus service packs and anything you may have gotton along the way. Determin if its really W2K that is the issue I've run it on refurbished notebook and have no problems at all of course the hardware is another matter

by isys

I would try reinstalling the last service pack first. That might resolve your issues.

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