Aborting failed install

[AlexB]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.setup_upgrade (More info?)

Tried to install Windows 2000. It failed and now is in a
reboot loop - failing and rebooting in the same spot.

Anyone know how to abort the setup? I've tried removing
the Windows CD and clicking cancel but it just reboots and
starts up automatically again.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win2000.setup_upgrade (More info?)

To do a clean install, either boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom or setup
disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Windows 2000
CD-Rom; change to the \bootdisk directory on the CD-Rom and execute
makeboot.exe (from dos) or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the
prompts.

When you get to the point, delete the existing NTFS and or other partitions
found. After you delete the partition(s) abort the install, then again
restart the pc booting the CD-Rom or setup disks to avoid unexpected drive
letter assignments with your new install.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"AlexB" wrote:
| Tried to install Windows 2000. It failed and now is in a
| reboot loop - failing and rebooting in the same spot.
|
| Anyone know how to abort the setup? I've tried removing
| the Windows CD and clicking cancel but it just reboots and
| starts up automatically again.