How do I run "setup.exe" on a CD for Win2k install - what do I boot with and what is the command to get setup to run?

[davidos]

I am so flusterd right now.... I have Win2k on a CD (it is a backup) and I need to boot the computer and get it to run setup.exe. The boot floppies for win2k are giving me errors.

Can I boot to a dos floppy and then type e:\setup.exe (WHAT is the command?!?!) Please help!

 

[Need4Speed]

copy the i386 folder to your hdd, the from DOS run winnt.exe

 

[Need4Speed]

make sure you use a DOS bootdisk that has SmartDrive on it, or it will take forever to install.
check bootdisks.com

 

[davidos]

my HD is formatted but nothing is on it..... I changed motherboards from Via to Intel and I am having trouble getting started reinstalling Win2k. I have the cd backup but can't even get to a prompt to get the process started...

 

[Need4Speed]

is there a problem with the floppy drive? with the floppy media?


go to http://www.topqualityfreeware.com/~jchojnacki/ and download the win2k bootdisks to see if they work for you.

or try what i said in my previous post using a win95/98 bootdisk with cdrom drivers and smartdrive.

 

[bamacre]

The Windows 2000 CD should be bootable, unless it's a poorly ripped copy.

 

[swatoke]

Yes Windows 2000 should be boot from the CD, you may need to go into the BIOS and change the boot sequence. Change the first boot from floppy to CD-ROM.

 

[NewBlackDak]

D:\i386\winnt will start the setup if you're at a dos prompt with CD drivers loaded.

 

[salaku]

Disk to disk copied win2k Cds are not bootable I believe. Follow the dos floppy boot method.

Originally posted by: bamacre
The Windows 2000 CD should be bootable, unless it's a poorly ripped copy.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: salaku
Disk to disk copied win2k Cds are not bootable I believe. Follow the dos floppy boot method.

Originally posted by: bamacre
The Windows 2000 CD should be bootable, unless it's a poorly ripped copy.

Disc to disc copy - yes.

"Drag all the files over to a folder and burn" copy - no. 😛

DOS boot floppy, make sure to load SmartDRV first.

- M4H