Windows 2000 Professional

[LMI]

I recently installed windows 2000 professional on an older computer, with a pentium processor.  It originally was made for windows 95, but when i received it, it was upgraded to windows 98 second edition.  During upgrading to windows 2000, there were a series of errors that occurred, however, apparently the set up was successful.  Now when i try to reboot, it gets to the windows professional screen and freezes or shuts down on its own.  I tried going to safe mode but it does not boot, I also tried going to ms-dos mode, but to no avail.  I also  tried using the start-up disk...same deal. HELP!

[johnwill]

Well, it's unlikely to be compatible with 2K, and you'd actually be better off installing XP on it.  I've found that 2K is more picky about hardware, and has less driver support than XP.

[Raptor]

What if you format before installing Windows 2000?

[LMI]

How do I uninstall windows 2K?  I do have software for windows 98.

[merlin_2]

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/win2k/repairw2k/page1.htm

[Leika Inniss]

How do I "Make sure CD-Rom is first Boot Device in your Bios"?  

[merlin_2]

on booting hit the del key on most pc s?  to enter the bios and the arrow keys to scroll..what  make is your system?

[Leika Inniss]

It is a pentium. (i guess the original)

[merlin_2]

here an example of a bios screen>http://www.computerhope.com/help/phoenix.htm....hit the del key key on boot...