On installing W2K... 1

[rsuazo]

Hi!

I would like to know if I can install W2K pro on a slave HD and then run the HD ( as a master) on a another computer. I know this kind of stuff doesn't work with XP, but it might work with W2K.

Thanks in advance

 

[dberg35]

Not unless they are identical machines. Whay are you looking to do this?

 

[rsuazo]

Hi! Thanks for your answer.You've just saved some work.

My problem is that some old computer won't read the cd-roms and thus I can't install the OS like I normally do.
I've tried to install different devices to no avail. Something weird is happening.

I have another question, is it possible to install w98 ( using the slave-HD "technique") and then apply an upgrade (from 98 to XP)? Actually, what I'm hoping is to be able to use the cd-roms via windows. I know, it sounds kinda unlikely.

What do you think?

TIA

 

[dberg35]

Are your PC's on a network? If so you could do a network install by putting the image off 2000 or XP on a network drive. Also did you try replacing the cd-roms and I believe there is a verison of Linux that will run from a usb drive. If that sounds interesting I can look it up.

 

[wolluf]

could also copy the install files to the machine's hard drive - then start the install from dos:-

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307848

(for XP - can't find 2k one at the moment)

more here for 2k:-

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...serv/reskit/prork/prbb_iwp_qurl.mspx?mfr=true