how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc?

Starr2000 · 12-27-2007, 03:22 PM

My windows 2000 isnt working right.
How do I reformat, if I don't have the windows 2000 disc?i have a windows xp disc, Can I put windows xp over the windows 2000?

**tosh9i** · 12-27-2007, 03:26 PM

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...ng/matrix.mspx

**tosh9i** · 12-27-2007, 03:27 PM

is it xp home or xp pro?

Starr2000 · 12-27-2007, 03:33 PM

I have a windows xp home edition

**tosh9i** · 12-27-2007, 03:42 PM

It will have to be a fresh installation.

Starr2000 · 12-27-2007, 03:44 PM

do you mean I have to reformat windows 2000?
Someone told me you can't remove 2000 from the computer without a disc.

**tosh9i** · 12-27-2007, 03:48 PM

completely removing Windows 2000 from your computer is a piece of cake.

The question is, do you have your data backed up? Are you ready to format and erase your hard drive so that you can install Windows XP.

Starr2000 · 12-27-2007, 03:51 PM

Yes I'm ready
windows 2000 hasnt been working very well at all.
how do I do it?
thanks

**tosh9i** · 12-27-2007, 03:57 PM

Are you absolutely sure, there's no going back?

If you are sure, then go to this webpage, scroll down half way where it says, "Steps to Clean Install XP"

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

**XtabbedoutX** · 12-27-2007, 03:59 PM

Pop the XP home disk in and follow the instructions. When you get to the Partition table Delete all partitions and create a brand new one. This will get rid of all of the data. After you create the new partition you will be prompted to format the new partition. You will want to format it NTFS (Quick). Once this is complete you will be prompted to install XP.

Don't forget you will need to have the drivers disk that came with the computer or download the drivers from the manufacturers website.

Starr2000 · 12-27-2007, 04:02 PM

Thanks for your help

12-27-2007, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Starr2000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2000 professional	how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? My windows 2000 isnt working right. How do I reformat, if I don't have the windows 2000 disc?i have a windows xp disc, Can I put windows xp over the windows 2000?

12-27-2007, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,835 OS: Windows XP	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...ng/matrix.mspx

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tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,835 OS: Windows XP	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? is it xp home or xp pro?

12-27-2007, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Starr2000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2000 professional	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? I have a windows xp home edition

12-27-2007, 03:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
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Starr2000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2000 professional	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? do you mean I have to reformat windows 2000? Someone told me you can't remove 2000 from the computer without a disc. Last edited by Starr2000; 12-27-2007 at 03:45 PM.

12-27-2007, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,835 OS: Windows XP	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? completely removing Windows 2000 from your computer is a piece of cake. The question is, do you have your data backed up? Are you ready to format and erase your hard drive so that you can install Windows XP.

12-27-2007, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Starr2000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2000 professional	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? Yes I'm ready windows 2000 hasnt been working very well at all. how do I do it? thanks

12-27-2007, 03:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,835 OS: Windows XP	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? Are you absolutely sure, there's no going back? If you are sure, then go to this webpage, scroll down half way where it says, "Steps to Clean Install XP" http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

12-27-2007, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
XtabbedoutX TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,189 OS: Server 2K3 R2 SP 2, Server 2K SP4, XP PRO SP 3, Mac OS X 10.5, iPhone My System	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? Pop the XP home disk in and follow the instructions. When you get to the Partition table Delete all partitions and create a brand new one. This will get rid of all of the data. After you create the new partition you will be prompted to format the new partition. You will want to format it NTFS (Quick). Once this is complete you will be prompted to install XP. Don't forget you will need to have the drivers disk that came with the computer or download the drivers from the manufacturers website.

12-27-2007, 04:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Starr2000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: windows 2000 professional	Re: how do I reformat windows 2000 without a disc? Thanks for your help