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by mddddd

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I have a problem with Windows 2000. I am running Windows ME and I want to upgrade to Windows 2000. I have the upgrade disk required for the installation but every time I run the setup, install Windows 2000, and then reboot, my computer freezes at the Windows 2000 start up screen. There is no hard drive activity and the same result occurs every time. I am beginning to think there might be a problem when I convert from a FAT32 to NTFS, but I am not certain. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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by dmiles

When trying to upgrade over an existing OS you may haev conflict with software programs loading if they are not 32 bit programs,try running setup using Fat 32,then convert the file system to NTFS

Run scan disk and defrag the system before runningSetup

Also make sure that your video drivers are compatible to W2K,go to manufacturers web site and download the driver updates

by catmanth

Hi,
my expirence is - sorry - backup your harddrive, it is enough to an other volume, and reformat the installation drive with W2K. All other way make a lot of bad headache.
After it you must reinstall all your applications, but you have your data :)
I've try to make a correct upgrade on different hardware with different environment (other customers) no chance to get it run smooth.

Good luck - but W2k is mor stable, but don't forget to install the service pack 2, this is very important, or you get troubles too.
Cu Gilbert

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