Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

[Guest leapjay]

After considerable discussion, Tech Support in my ISP suggested that I

reinstall Windows. I have Windows 2000 Pro, and have the install CD -- in

fact I have 2 CD's: one that is labelled "Windows 2000 Professional Step by

Step Interactive", and a second one, labelled "1-2 Processor Edition" that

was shrinkwrapped with a Quick Start Guide, and has a "Includes Spervice Pack

2" sticker on the outside of the envelope.

 

Which one should I use, and are there any tips to look for? I searched the

Microsoft web site for 2 hours but could not find one article on reinstalling

Win 2000.

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

 

"leapjay" <leapjay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:8E822834-4CB0-4FBC-967B-D2F9185F53FB@microsoft.com...

> After considerable discussion, Tech Support in my ISP suggested that I

> reinstall Windows. I have Windows 2000 Pro, and have the install CD -- in

> fact I have 2 CD's: one that is labelled "Windows 2000 Professional Step

> by

> Step Interactive", and a second one, labelled "1-2 Processor Edition" that

> was shrinkwrapped with a Quick Start Guide, and has a "Includes Spervice

> Pack

> 2" sticker on the outside of the envelope.

>

> Which one should I use, and are there any tips to look for? I searched the

> Microsoft web site for 2 hours but could not find one article on

> reinstalling

> Win 2000.

 

I suspect that the "Interactive" CD is a tutorial. The other one is

most likely the installation CD. It should have a product code

on it.

[Guest Dave Patrick]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

Yes, the second one.

 

To do a clean install, either boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom or setup

disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Windows 2000

CD-Rom; change to the \bootdisk directory on the CD-Rom and execute

makeboot.exe (from dos) or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the

prompts.

 

(Note: If your drive controller is not natively supported then you'll want

to boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom. Then *F6* very early and very

important (at setup is inspecting your system) in the setup to prevent drive

controller detection, and select S to specify additional drivers. Then later

you'll be prompted to insert the manufacturer supplied Windows 2000 driver

for your drive controller in drive "A")

 

Setup inspects your computer's hardware configuration and then begins to

install the Setup and driver files. When the Windows 2000 Professional

screen appears, press ENTER to set up Windows 2000 Professional.

 

Read the license agreement, and then press the F8 key to accept the terms of

the license agreement and continue the installation.

 

When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup screen appears, all the existing

partitions and the unpartitioned spaces are listed for each physical hard

disk. Use the ARROW keys to select the partitions Press D to delete an

existing partition, If you press D to delete an existing partition, you must

then press L (or press ENTER, and then press L if it is the System

partition) to confirm that you want to delete the partition. Repeat this

step for each of the existing partitions When all the partitions are deleted

press F3 to exit setup, (to avoid unexpected drive letter assignments with

your new install) then restart the pc then when you get to this point in

setup again select the unpartitioned space, and then press C to create a new

partition and specify the size (if required). Windows will by default use

all available space.

 

Be sure to apply SP4 and these two below to your new install before

connecting to any network. Internet included. (sasser, msblast)

http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/6/A/E6A04295-D2A8-40D0-A0C5-241BFECD095E/W2KSP4_EN.EXE

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx

 

Then

 

Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&familyid=B54730CF-8850-4531-B52B-BF28B324C662&displaylang=en

 

 

 

--

 

Regards,

 

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.

Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft MVP [Windows]

http://www.microsoft.com/protect

 

"leapjay" wrote:

> After considerable discussion, Tech Support in my ISP suggested that I

> reinstall Windows. I have Windows 2000 Pro, and have the install CD -- in

> fact I have 2 CD's: one that is labelled "Windows 2000 Professional Step

> by

> Step Interactive", and a second one, labelled "1-2 Processor Edition" that

> was shrinkwrapped with a Quick Start Guide, and has a "Includes Spervice

> Pack

> 2" sticker on the outside of the envelope.

>

> Which one should I use, and are there any tips to look for? I searched the

> Microsoft web site for 2 hours but could not find one article on

> reinstalling

> Win 2000.

[Guest leapjay]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

Hi Dave,

 

Thanks for the quick reply. I have a couple of follow-up questions.

 

1) How do I know if my drive controller is/is not natively controlled? I

don't have any manufacturer-supplied Windows 2000 driver for the drive

controller.

 

2) I don't have any install disks -- just the install CD-ROM. Do I need to

create the disks too?

 

3) Do I have to delete the existing C: drive on the PC? I have just one

drive, and C: is it. There are no other partitions. Can I install there, or

does it have to be deleted?

 

4) If I have to delete C: does that mean I will lose all my programs and

files?

 

Thanks again!

 

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> Yes, the second one.

>

> To do a clean install, either boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom or setup

> disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Windows 2000

> CD-Rom; change to the \bootdisk directory on the CD-Rom and execute

> makeboot.exe (from dos) or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the

> prompts.

>

> (Note: If your drive controller is not natively supported then you'll want

> to boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom. Then *F6* very early and very

> important (at setup is inspecting your system) in the setup to prevent drive

> controller detection, and select S to specify additional drivers. Then later

> you'll be prompted to insert the manufacturer supplied Windows 2000 driver

> for your drive controller in drive "A")

>

> Setup inspects your computer's hardware configuration and then begins to

> install the Setup and driver files. When the Windows 2000 Professional

> screen appears, press ENTER to set up Windows 2000 Professional.

>

> Read the license agreement, and then press the F8 key to accept the terms of

> the license agreement and continue the installation.

>

> When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup screen appears, all the existing

> partitions and the unpartitioned spaces are listed for each physical hard

> disk. Use the ARROW keys to select the partitions Press D to delete an

> existing partition, If you press D to delete an existing partition, you must

> then press L (or press ENTER, and then press L if it is the System

> partition) to confirm that you want to delete the partition. Repeat this

> step for each of the existing partitions When all the partitions are deleted

> press F3 to exit setup, (to avoid unexpected drive letter assignments with

> your new install) then restart the pc then when you get to this point in

> setup again select the unpartitioned space, and then press C to create a new

> partition and specify the size (if required). Windows will by default use

> all available space.

>

> Be sure to apply SP4 and these two below to your new install before

> connecting to any network. Internet included. (sasser, msblast)

> http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/6/A/E6A04295-D2A8-40D0-A0C5-241BFECD095E/W2KSP4_EN.EXE

> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx

> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx

>

> Then

>

> Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&familyid=B54730CF-8850-4531-B52B-BF28B324C662&displaylang=en

>

>

>

> --

>

> Regards,

>

> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.

> Microsoft Certified Professional

> Microsoft MVP [Windows]

> http://www.microsoft.com/protect

>

> "leapjay" wrote:

> > After considerable discussion, Tech Support in my ISP suggested that I

> > reinstall Windows. I have Windows 2000 Pro, and have the install CD -- in

> > fact I have 2 CD's: one that is labelled "Windows 2000 Professional Step

> > by

> > Step Interactive", and a second one, labelled "1-2 Processor Edition" that

> > was shrinkwrapped with a Quick Start Guide, and has a "Includes Spervice

> > Pack

> > 2" sticker on the outside of the envelope.

> >

> > Which one should I use, and are there any tips to look for? I searched the

> > Microsoft web site for 2 hours but could not find one article on

> > reinstalling

> > Win 2000.

>

[Guest Dave Patrick]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

"leapjay" wrote:

> Hi Dave,

>

> Thanks for the quick reply. I have a couple of follow-up questions.

>

> 1) How do I know if my drive controller is/is not natively controlled? I

> don't have any manufacturer-supplied Windows 2000 driver for the drive

> controller.

*** What drive controller are you using? The standard IDE controller is

natively supported.

 

> 2) I don't have any install disks -- just the install CD-ROM. Do I need to

> create the disks too?

*** Only if you can't boot the CD-Rom

 

> 3) Do I have to delete the existing C: drive on the PC? I have just one

> drive, and C: is it. There are no other partitions. Can I install there,

> or

> does it have to be deleted?

*** This is for a clean installation. To perform a repair install see below.

Might be worth a shot but there's a good chance it wouldn't fix your

specific problem.

 

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=292175

 

What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not Change

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306952

 

Be sure to apply these to your repair install before connecting to any

network. Internet included. (sasser, msblast)

http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/6/A/E6A04295-D2A8-40D0-A0C5-241BFECD095E/W2KSP4_EN.EXE

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx

 

Then

 

Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&familyid=B54730CF-8850-4531-B52B-BF28B324C662&displaylang=en

 

 

 

> 4) If I have to delete C: does that mean I will lose all my programs and

> files?

* Yes everything will be gone.

 

 

 

--

 

Regards,

 

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.

Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft MVP [Windows]

http://www.microsoft.com/protect

[Guest dc]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

There are a couple of things you do before doing a "clean install"

Try this

Start

Run...

"type" cmd /k cd\ <enter>

"type" chkdsk /f <enter>

"type" Y <enter> (to answer the question)

shutdown with "restart"

and let windows check your disk and replace corrupt files

 

see if this helps

 

If no joy

 

Start

Run...

"type" cmd /k <enter>

"type" SFC /scannow<enter>

be sure to have your install CD (this will need to replace any OS corrupt

files)

After completion reboot and see if this helps

If it does go to Windows updates and reinstall SP4 and all critical updates.

reboot and see if this does the trick.

 

dc

 

 

 

"leapjay" <leapjay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:8E822834-4CB0-4FBC-967B-D2F9185F53FB@microsoft.com...

> After considerable discussion, Tech Support in my ISP suggested that I

> reinstall Windows. I have Windows 2000 Pro, and have the install CD -- in

> fact I have 2 CD's: one that is labelled "Windows 2000 Professional Step

by

> Step Interactive", and a second one, labelled "1-2 Processor Edition" that

> was shrinkwrapped with a Quick Start Guide, and has a "Includes Spervice

Pack

> 2" sticker on the outside of the envelope.

>

> Which one should I use, and are there any tips to look for? I searched the

> Microsoft web site for 2 hours but could not find one article on

reinstalling

> Win 2000.

[Guest dc]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

Supposed to have said a "a couple of things you CAN try" before biting the

bullet of a clean install.

 

dc

 

 

"dc" <short@will.now> wrote in message

news:46eae86f$0$4065$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net...

> There are a couple of things you do before doing a "clean install"

> Try this

> Start

> Run...

> "type" cmd /k cd\ <enter>

> "type" chkdsk /f <enter>

> "type" Y <enter> (to answer the question)

> shutdown with "restart"

> and let windows check your disk and replace corrupt files

>

> see if this helps

>

> If no joy

>

> Start

> Run...

> "type" cmd /k <enter>

> "type" SFC /scannow<enter>

> be sure to have your install CD (this will need to replace any OS corrupt

> files)

> After completion reboot and see if this helps

> If it does go to Windows updates and reinstall SP4 and all critical

updates.

> reboot and see if this does the trick.

>

> dc

>

>

>

> "leapjay" <leapjay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:8E822834-4CB0-4FBC-967B-D2F9185F53FB@microsoft.com...

> > After considerable discussion, Tech Support in my ISP suggested that I

> > reinstall Windows. I have Windows 2000 Pro, and have the install CD --

in

> > fact I have 2 CD's: one that is labelled "Windows 2000 Professional Step

> by

> > Step Interactive", and a second one, labelled "1-2 Processor Edition"

that

> > was shrinkwrapped with a Quick Start Guide, and has a "Includes Spervice

> Pack

> > 2" sticker on the outside of the envelope.

> >

> > Which one should I use, and are there any tips to look for? I searched

the

> > Microsoft web site for 2 hours but could not find one article on

> reinstalling

> > Win 2000.

>

[Guest leapjay]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

Hi Dave,

 

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to follow up on this. I will try the

"quick fix" first, and if it doesn't do the trick, go with the "clean

install".

 

I appreciate your help.

 

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> "leapjay" wrote:

> > Hi Dave,

> >

> > Thanks for the quick reply. I have a couple of follow-up questions.

> >

> > 1) How do I know if my drive controller is/is not natively controlled? I

> > don't have any manufacturer-supplied Windows 2000 driver for the drive

> > controller.

> *** What drive controller are you using? The standard IDE controller is

> natively supported.

>

>

> > 2) I don't have any install disks -- just the install CD-ROM. Do I need to

> > create the disks too?

> *** Only if you can't boot the CD-Rom

>

>

> > 3) Do I have to delete the existing C: drive on the PC? I have just one

> > drive, and C: is it. There are no other partitions. Can I install there,

> > or

> > does it have to be deleted?

> *** This is for a clean installation. To perform a repair install see below.

> Might be worth a shot but there's a good chance it wouldn't fix your

> specific problem.

>

> How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000

> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=292175

>

> What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not Change

> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306952

>

> Be sure to apply these to your repair install before connecting to any

> network. Internet included. (sasser, msblast)

> http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/6/A/E6A04295-D2A8-40D0-A0C5-241BFECD095E/W2KSP4_EN.EXE

> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx

> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx

>

> Then

>

> Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&familyid=B54730CF-8850-4531-B52B-BF28B324C662&displaylang=en

>

>

>

>

> > 4) If I have to delete C: does that mean I will lose all my programs and

> > files?

> * Yes everything will be gone.

>

>

>

> --

>

> Regards,

>

> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.

> Microsoft Certified Professional

> Microsoft MVP [Windows]

> http://www.microsoft.com/protect

>

[Guest leapjay]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

Hi,

 

Dave Patrick gave me some excellent leads. I will try the "quick fix" of the

in-place install with the CD_ROM. That apparently will repair/replace

corrupted files (which could be the source of my problems). If it doesn't do

the trick, I'll do the clean install (not looking forward to that...).

 

Thanks for responding!

 

"dc" wrote:

> Supposed to have said a "a couple of things you CAN try" before biting the

> bullet of a clean install.

>

> dc

>

>

> "dc" <short@will.now> wrote in message

> news:46eae86f$0$4065$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net...

> > There are a couple of things you do before doing a "clean install"

> > Try this

> > Start

> > Run...

> > "type" cmd /k cd\ <enter>

> > "type" chkdsk /f <enter>

> > "type" Y <enter> (to answer the question)

> > shutdown with "restart"

> > and let windows check your disk and replace corrupt files

> >

> > see if this helps

> >

> > If no joy

> >

> > Start

> > Run...

> > "type" cmd /k <enter>

> > "type" SFC /scannow<enter>

> > be sure to have your install CD (this will need to replace any OS corrupt

> > files)

> > After completion reboot and see if this helps

> > If it does go to Windows updates and reinstall SP4 and all critical

> updates.

> > reboot and see if this does the trick.

> >

> > dc

> >

> >

> >

> > "leapjay" <leapjay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> > news:8E822834-4CB0-4FBC-967B-D2F9185F53FB@microsoft.com...

> > > After considerable discussion, Tech Support in my ISP suggested that I

> > > reinstall Windows. I have Windows 2000 Pro, and have the install CD --

> in

> > > fact I have 2 CD's: one that is labelled "Windows 2000 Professional Step

> > by

> > > Step Interactive", and a second one, labelled "1-2 Processor Edition"

> that

> > > was shrinkwrapped with a Quick Start Guide, and has a "Includes Spervice

> > Pack

> > > 2" sticker on the outside of the envelope.

> > >

> > > Which one should I use, and are there any tips to look for? I searched

> the

> > > Microsoft web site for 2 hours but could not find one article on

> > reinstalling

> > > Win 2000.

> >

>

>

[Guest Dave Patrick]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

You're welcome.

 

--

 

Regards,

 

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.

Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft MVP [Windows]

http://www.microsoft.com/protect

 

"leapjay" wrote:

> Hi Dave,

>

> Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to follow up on this. I will try the

> "quick fix" first, and if it doesn't do the trick, go with the "clean

> install".

>

> I appreciate your help.

[Guest dc]

Re: Reinstall Win 2000 Pro

 

....for Clean Install...

Be sure to get all of the files you need

Address book

OE messages

extra fonts you may have installed

extra media you may have installed

..ini files for setups in some of your applications

any other files you may have, you may have forgotten about until you have

wiped it all off.

 

You can also retrieve your key for the OS, if you don't have it on the jewel

case by downloading and installing Belarc Advisor. You can download it here.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html It will also have a list of all of

your hotpatches installed now. Be good to print the read out it gives you.

 

After the InPlace Install, you will need to do your Service Pack and all

updates again.

 

A piece of advice. Always run an AVP. Avast and AVG are good free ones.

Run a hardware or software firewall.

 

good luck,

dc

 

 

"leapjay" <leapjay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:489DD147-F800-4B73-991A-07A907C9D604@microsoft.com...

> Hi,

>

> Dave Patrick gave me some excellent leads. I will try the "quick fix" of

the

> in-place install with the CD_ROM. That apparently will repair/replace

> corrupted files (which could be the source of my problems). If it doesn't

do

> the trick, I'll do the clean install (not looking forward to that...).

>

> Thanks for responding!

>

> "dc" wrote:

>

> > Supposed to have said a "a couple of things you CAN try" before biting

the

> > bullet of a clean install.

> >

> > dc

> >

> >

> > "dc" <short@will.now> wrote in message

> > news:46eae86f$0$4065$bbae4d71@news.suddenlink.net...

> > > There are a couple of things you do before doing a "clean install"

> > > Try this

> > > Start

> > > Run...

> > > "type" cmd /k cd\ <enter>

> > > "type" chkdsk /f <enter>

> > > "type" Y <enter> (to answer the question)

> > > shutdown with "restart"

> > > and let windows check your disk and replace corrupt files

> > >

> > > see if this helps

> > >

> > > If no joy

> > >

> > > Start

> > > Run...

> > > "type" cmd /k <enter>

> > > "type" SFC /scannow<enter>

> > > be sure to have your install CD (this will need to replace any OS

corrupt

> > > files)

> > > After completion reboot and see if this helps

> > > If it does go to Windows updates and reinstall SP4 and all critical

> > updates.

> > > reboot and see if this does the trick.

> > >

> > > dc

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > "leapjay" <leapjay@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> > > news:8E822834-4CB0-4FBC-967B-D2F9185F53FB@microsoft.com...

> > > > After considerable discussion, Tech Support in my ISP suggested that

I

> > > > reinstall Windows. I have Windows 2000 Pro, and have the install

CD --

> > in

> > > > fact I have 2 CD's: one that is labelled "Windows 2000 Professional

Step

> > > by

> > > > Step Interactive", and a second one, labelled "1-2 Processor

Edition"

> > that

> > > > was shrinkwrapped with a Quick Start Guide, and has a "Includes

Spervice

> > > Pack

> > > > 2" sticker on the outside of the envelope.

> > > >

> > > > Which one should I use, and are there any tips to look for? I

searched

> > the

> > > > Microsoft web site for 2 hours but could not find one article on

> > > reinstalling

> > > > Win 2000.

> > >

> >

> >