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win2k corruption???????

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by cul8rm8e

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when i try to read my win2k instalation cd-r i get the error message that d:\ is not accessable (the file or directory is corrupted or unredable)
when its running on the same sys under win98 there isnt a problem, i can open d:\ and see all contents, also when i format my drive(no partitions)i cannot install win2k after loading bootdisk,i get the same error !any ideas?

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by michael412

I've seen similar reaction with flakey or insufficient physical memory. Can you boot to the CD? If so, are the setup files copied or is that when you receive the error? If it is after those files are copied then you might try swapping memory if that's an option.

by jlassesen

Hi there...
A couple of things to remember when installing....
1 - When you boot up, from start - the computer will make a "temp-drive" where it puts it?s tools... therefore it automatikly will "jump" your drive up a letter... d, becomes e, e, becomes f and so on... So check you drives... the only one which will stay put is your C:/... Because it is where you need to install Win.
2 - If you are unlucky and have a "currupted" boot-disk, you may want to boot up directly from your Cd-rom-drive... This is done by accessing your BIOS, and changing boot-sequence, from A: - C:... Just remember to change it back, when it has booted the machince once or twise, depending on your machine... Also in the BIOS...

Reguards Laz.

by cul8rm8e

all is well here, the problem was a bad cdr,i managed t obtain a new one from the retailer and all is going fine, thanx for the input guys.

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