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jim

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    2000 Pro CD problem
    « on: January 16, 2008, 12:13:54 PM »
    No..not a code problem this time....I was trying to install on a different HD I got & keep getting a error 7 message. I went to the MS site & found their fixes but nothing worked. It states it's either a conflict with the bios, or the ram.
    I never had problems installing on this computer on other HD's before this. Everything in the bios (Pheonix) is set to default...& I removed the ram & checked each one at a time...but still the same results. The computer is a 98 Dell, 320 Ram, 450 Cpu.
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      Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
      « Reply #1 on: January 16, 2008, 01:01:33 PM »
      So only thing new is the hard drive?
      Do you have another hard drive to try in the computer?
      I don't know if this solution is possible with 2000 but check it out.
      http://support.microsoft.com/kb/812580
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        Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
        « Reply #2 on: January 16, 2008, 01:07:37 PM »
        Fresh out of HD's...but it was given to me used. a WD 40Gb.
        I have to leave for a bit...but will try the trick in the MS list. Thanks! I'll be back & ley yuns know whats up.

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        Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
        « Reply #3 on: January 16, 2008, 01:49:16 PM »
        Make sure the CD is clean...
        Or you may want to copy all the files and use your burning program to create a new bootable CD.
        This has worked for me in the past...
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          Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
          « Reply #4 on: January 16, 2008, 06:05:49 PM »
          Ok...now for a lame question...copy the files from where? I keep a backup on the second HD of my C drive..the one with the OS on it.
           I had the local shop guy burn me a copy of the 2000 Pro a few months ago to use as a backup....but the code won't work with it for some reason. It's a Pro CD..not an upgrade...but the key just wont work.
           Wouldn't I have to copy the registry too? Never tried anything like that..so...any help appreciated. It'll be tomorrow before I can try something different anyways. Still trying to set up server on my other puter thats being disagreeable too. I just have loads of fun!!!!

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          Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
          « Reply #5 on: January 17, 2008, 07:41:40 AM »
          You started out saying it isn't a code problem and finished by stating the code doesn't work....
          Sorry but this is something that needs solved between you, the shop owner and MS.
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            Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
            « Reply #6 on: January 17, 2008, 09:03:17 AM »
            Ok...try again...My "original" CD is the one giving the error code when I try to use it. The code has always worked fine with it. I had my local guy burn me a copy just to use IF something ever happened to my original. The copy will load everything with no error messages..but won't take the code.
             Can I copy from my HD to make a bootable CD. Or did you mean from one CD to another? Thas what I've never done before.

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              Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
              « Reply #7 on: January 17, 2008, 12:42:00 PM »
              OK!! Finally got it to install. Took out the DVD player & put the CD player back in it worked. Now though....it's not reconizing my other HD in "My Computer".
              Shows in the device manager but thats the only place. Any ideas there?

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              Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
              « Reply #8 on: January 17, 2008, 01:29:56 PM »
              Right clik My Computer..select Manage...then select Disk Management.
              How is the drive being reported there ? ?
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                Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
                « Reply #9 on: January 17, 2008, 01:47:22 PM »
                just showing the C drive...no E drive. It is formatted the same...but was connected while I was installing the new drive if that matters. Has folders, & the swap files for the old drive on it. They are both WD brand.

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                Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
                « Reply #10 on: January 17, 2008, 01:55:10 PM »
                Dis-connect the offending drive and do a few cold boots...
                Re-connect it making sure it's jumpered as slave and see what happens.
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                  Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
                  « Reply #11 on: January 17, 2008, 02:43:13 PM »
                  OK...still no good..but now it shows in the Disk Manager...as Disk 1, Dynamic, Foreign. If I rite clik it says...import foreign disk,.....or revert to basic disk, & in the properties it shows 0 capcity...0unallocated space...
                  Device type: IDE (Port1 Target ID: 1 LUN: 0)
                  Adapter Name: Secondary IDE channel

                   Do I revert it to basic? Or will that delete my files?

                   Oh, not to confuse...the other disk (C Drive) is listed as Disk 0

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                    Re: 2000 Pro CD problem
                    « Reply #12 on: January 17, 2008, 03:42:56 PM »
                    Finally got it figured out....now both HD's are showing & I cam import the old data I had backed up to the new drive!! Thanks for all the help..you guys are great!!