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    upgrading windows 2000 to XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kevinscotland, Jul 12, 2008.

  1. kevinscotland

    kevinscotland Notebook Consultant

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    will i just simply boot from CD? or will i logon to windows and then run the XP disc in the 2000 environment?
     
    kevinscotland, Jul 12, 2008
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  2. schoko

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    xp will boot from cd.

    have not heard from anyone using win 2000 for a long time. :)
     
    schoko, Jul 12, 2008
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    kevinscotland Notebook Consultant

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    need to install XP as the stupid C400 Dell has no Cd rom or floppy. and windows XP from other machines don't boot when inserted internally in 2.5" format.
     
    kevinscotland, Jul 12, 2008
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    does it support bootable usb sticks ?

    maybe that could help...
     
    schoko, Jul 12, 2008
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  5. kevinscotland

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    doesn't say so
     
    kevinscotland, Jul 12, 2008
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    schoko, Jul 12, 2008
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    yeah your best bet is to try it with a usb drive
     
    timtravel42, Jul 12, 2008
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