Using ME and XP... how to replace ME with 2K?

[LiquidSnake]

Using ME and XP... how to replace ME without loosing XP with a clean 2K install? Me is giving a lot of problems. Certain USB devices dont work under XP.

 

[Dreadogg]

formatt the partiton that Me is on and install 2k to it! I never installed 2k before but I would think that you would have to make a boot disk then direct the install to the right partion I would also use NTFS (I think 2K supports that) unless you installed XP with Fat32 also im not sure but I think you'll have to rewrite your boot.ini file unless you have boot commander or something like that .I would wait on someone elses opinion first Im kinda just ramblin on here! by the way welcome to the forum!

 

[ojai00]

Dreadogg sounds about right. Just format the ME partition. You'll still have the XP partition. You also have the option of upgrading from ME to 2000, but it's better if you format so you can get rid of any trace of ME Hope this helps.

 

[readysetgo]

Hi. I will suggest caution when dealing with dual-boot systems.

I had a dual-boot system consisting of Win98 and Win 2000 Pro until last Friday when I reinstalled Win 98. When I did this, I lost my ability to boot into Windows 2000. I don't know the technical details, but I think reinstalling Win 98 overwrote part of the startup routine that permitted me to choose if I wanted to boot into Win 2000 or Win 98.

Before doing I say you get a definite answer/advice from someone who knows what they're talking about, and you should be prepared to reinstall your XP partition.

CHEERS!

 

[Dreadogg]

lol thats where the rewriting of the boot.ini file comes in handy !