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| Thread ID: 54532 | 2005-02-14 23:24:00 | Windows 2000 x 2 on 1 partition | sam m (517) | Press F1 |
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| 325110 | 2005-02-14 23:24:00 | Hi, Friend inherited a laptop that has (I think) 2 versions of windows 2000 professional on 1 partition. When I boot into either OS they both say they are on C: We want to remove 1 OS to reclaim some space but I am not sure what needs to be done. Any help appreciated. tks |
sam m (517) | ||
| 325111 | 2005-02-14 23:43:00 | If they are both on the same partition, I think the safest procedure will be to remove both and install from scratch. Otherwise it's going to be messy. Is there a restore CD or partition? If not, you'll have to look for the drivers you need. |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 325112 | 2005-02-15 00:21:00 | 1st check to see if both version of Windows 2000 are in same folder, ie; c:\Windows or c:\WINNT. If both are the same, I think you might find that it is only 1 installation which has been re-installed over the old install, and the file 'boot.ini' is showing 2 installations. The quick fix is nothing as their is only one operating system on the laptop, however to remove the boot to selection when starting windows, simply go to the control panel>system icon>advanced tab>start up & recovery button>and remove the tick from show list of operating systems. |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 325113 | 2005-02-15 02:38:00 | Hi, I have checked and there are both C:/WINDOWS & C:/WINNT Comparing both versions they are set up different with different programs (some the same) and different settings. I read on another forum that I can simply delete one of the folders and do some stuff with boot.ini to fix but this was advice for an XP / 2000 set up. But it sounded like playing with fire and it aint mine to burn. My friend is still looking for the discs as they were part of deceased estate and things went everywhere. Can I still do what you said SolMeister? Another drastic measure will be to cut our losses and instal a brand new OS if discs cant be found. |
sam m (517) | ||
| 325114 | 2005-02-15 06:05:00 | Sam, you may have what's called a parallel installation of Windows . This is done by admin's to test a new install before taking the leap or losing custom settings, or as an alternative to installing over the top or new when diagnosing problems . Check it out at MS ( . microsoft . com/search/results . aspx?st=b&qu=parallel+installation&view=en-us" target="_blank">search . microsoft . com) for the best option . I've done a parallel install of win2k before to sort out a problem without losing some bits I wanted to keep, fix them then moved to the new OS . I still had a few issues though which I eventually tracked down . If you can, a fresh brew would be easier, just be aware there may be a very good reason for it to have been done the way it has . |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 325115 | 2005-02-15 07:58:00 | Thanks Murray, that makes sense . I copied this from the boot . ini file . timeout=30 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect It says here to unistal windows 2000: Boot to Windows NT Format the Windows 2000 partition (copy all important files to other partition) Remove the read-only attribute from the boot . ini file Open the boot . ini file [b]Remove the one line that references Windows 2000 Save and close the boot . ini file . surely it is not as simple as that? tks sam m |
sam m (517) | ||
| 325116 | 2005-02-15 08:14:00 | Boot to Windows NT Format the Windows 2000 partition (copy all important files to other partition) Remove the read-only attribute from the boot . ini file Open the boot . ini file Remove the one line that references Windows 2000 Save and close the boot . ini file . Where has NT managed to creep in or is it meaning WNNT as a generic term for Win NT, 2k & XP? Yes, it shouldn't matter which line is taken out, there's no difference, it'll find the one that is left . Just make sure there is not a vital file or changed file residing on the one you want to give the flick . Did you read any of those other PI stories? When I did mine there was quiet a bit of typing involved, flushing files, using MSIzap, etc . Probably all pretty much specific to me though, because I was moving app's around too . |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 325117 | 2005-02-15 08:35:00 | I have been given permission to delete one of those entries as he has the OS discs as a backup. The "NT" was an example from a website I ripped it from. The scenario was dual boot NT & win2000.... this is obviously win2000 twice so here goes nothing. thanks Murray |
sam m (517) | ||
| 325118 | 2005-02-16 01:00:00 | Sam, if you ave the OS disc's & programs to have along with any ISP (internet) info, you would propably find it easier and a more response laptop on a fresh build by totally wiping the hard drive and starting again | SolMiester (139) | ||
| 325119 | 2005-02-17 00:09:00 | If you have a directory called "I386" with a number of ".CAB" files, you probably have the means of a clean install. (Just don't delete that directory ... that is, don't format. ;)). The setup programme is not called "setup.exe". (I think it's called "winnnt.exe", but I'm distinctly not sure). You will need the registration code ... not the registration number. | Graham L (2) | ||
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