In 2000/XP:
- 2000: Insert the CD, it should automatically start. If it doesn’t, browse to the Setup executable, and double click it. Your first message should say “The CD ROM contains a newer version of Windows than the one you are presently using. Would you like to upgrade to Windows 2000?”. Click YES
XP: Insert the CD, you should get a menu with 3 choices. If you haven’t run a system compatibility test yet, now is the time to do it. Or you can run any of the other tasks that fit your needs. Once you are ready to install, click “Install Windows XP”. 2000: When the Setup Wizard appears, click the “Install a new copy of Windows 2000 (Clean Install)” option, click NEXT. Read the EULA…twice. When you are satisfied with your license agreement, prove it by clicking you accept, and NEXT. Now, enter your CD key and click NEXT. The next menu contains several options, select ADVANCED OPTIONS, and check the box that lets you choose the installation partition during setup. You can also choose Language and Accessibility options at this time if you like. When you have your options set, click NEXT.
XP: Once you are at the Setup screen, click the Installation Type menu at the top. Select “New Installation (Advanced)” click NEXT, and read the EULA, click that you agree, and enter your CD Key, click NEXT. Click the Advance Options button. Check the box that lets you choose the partition to install during setup, then click OK. You can also choose Language and Accessibility options at this time if you like. When you have your options set, click NEXT. The next screen gives you the option to download the latest setup files if you want. If you skip this step, (for the sake of simplicity in this article, we will) you can update XP later. Click NEXT.2000: After Windows Setup loads the information file, it will copy a few installation files to the hard drive regardless if you chose that option in step 2 or not. Windows setup will perform a system reboot. You will notice that you now have a dual boot menu, a choice to boot into your existing OS, or the Windows 2000 setup. The Windows 2000 setup is the default, so no action is required by you at this time. At the Windows 2000 Setup screen, since we are going to install Windows 2000, press the ENTER key.
XP: XP will prepare for the installation, and reboot. You will notice that you now have a dual boot menu, a choice to boot into your existing OS, or the Windows XP setup. The Windows XP setup is the default, so no action is required by you at this time. At the Windows XP Setup screen, since we are going to install Windows 2000, press the ENTER key.2000: At this time, you have a choice of where to install Windows 2000. If you have more than one partition, or unused partition space, you can select it at this time. For the sake of simplicity in this tutorial, we will assume you have 5GB of unpartitioned space. We will need to create a partition within that space. Using the arrow keys, highlight the unpartitioned space and press the C key. You can enter a size for your new partition, or go with the maximum size, (default) press ENTER.
XP: You now have the choice of where to install Windows XP. If you have more than one partition, or unused partition space, you can select it at this time. For the sake of simplicity in this tutorial, we will assume you have 5GB of unpartitioned space. We will need to create a partition within that space. Using the arrow keys, highlight the unpartitioned space and press the C key. You can enter a size for your new partition, or go with the maximum size, (default) press ENTER.2000: Select your newly created partition and press ENTER to install. You have a decision to make at this time. You can format the new partition using the NTFS file system, or the FAT32 file system. This is a matter of preference, but keep this in mind: NTFS is a more stable file system than FAT32, and it uses hard drive space more efficiently. However, if you opt for NTFS, your Windows 2000 partition will be invisible when you are in Windows 98/ME. As a result, you will NOT be able to share programs between these two OSes. For the sake of simplicity in this article, we will use FAT32. Setup will now format the new partition, and scandisk will run. Setup will create a list of files to be copied, and start copying them. This will take a few minutes, depending on the speed of your hardware (CD-ROM, hard drive, CPU). Windows 2000 will restart.
XP: Select your newly created partition and press ENTER to install. You have a decision to make at this time. You can format the new partition using the NTFS file system, or the FAT32 file system. This is a matter of preference, but keep this in mind: NTFS is a more stable file system than FAT32, and it uses hard drive space more efficiently. However, if you opt for NTFS, your Windows 2000 partition will be invisible when you are in Windows 98/ME. As a result, you will NOT be able to share programs between these two OSes. For the sake of simplicity in this article, we will use FAT32. Setup will now format the new partition, and scandisk will run. Setup will create a list of files to be copied, and start copying them. This will take a few minutes, depending on the speed of your hardware (CD-ROM, hard drive, CPU). Windows XP will restart.2000: After Windows finishes installing various devices, and you select your regional settings, enter your name and organization if applicable, click NEXT. Name your computer if you wish, and a password (*IMPORTANT: If you are on a network, or ever plan to be, you MUST enter a password. Failure to do so will make network setup and some system changes/settings impossible! This is a security feature built into Windows 2000.) click NEXT. Adjust your date & time, click NEXT. Windows will now install network components, and complete final tasks.
XP: Windows XP will now install itself. This an automated process and you don’t need to do anything until prompted. The XP setup looks very similar to 98 and ME, unlike Windows 2000 which is more “text based” and not nearly as aesthetically pleasing to look at. Your screen may flicker during this time, but don’t panic, this is normal. Once setup prompts you, adjust your Regional Settings and Language Options. Click NEXT. Enter your name and organization if applicable, click NEXT. Name your computer if you wish, and a password (*IMPORTANT: If you are on a network, or ever plan to be, you MUST enter a password. Failure to do so will make network setup and some system changes/settings impossible! This is a security feature built into Windows XP.) click NEXT. Adjust your date & time, click NEXT. Windows will now install network components, copy some files, register components, and complete final tasks.2000: After the system reboots, you will notice the new boot menu. Windows 2000 is the default OS, and the timeout is set to 30 seconds. If you are not happy with these values, I will show you how to change them in step 8. The first screen to pop up in your newly installed OS is the Network ID Wizard. If you are not on a network you can click CANCEL and skip to step 8, otherwise click NEXT. Follow the instructions, filling out your name, password, etc. then click NEXT. Click FINISH to complete the wizard.
XP: After the system reboots, you will notice the new boot menu. Windows XP is the default OS, and the timeout is set to 30 seconds. If you are not happy with these values, I will show you how to change them in step 8. Upon boot up, you get a welcome screen, read it and click NEXT. You can choose names for the users who will be using your computer. This is the same thing as the “log on” feature in earlier Windows versions, it just looks a little different. Once you have your users entered, click NEXT. Click FINISH to end the XP setup.2000 & XP: To change the default OS values, (the boot manager screen) right click “My Computer”, click “Properties”, and click the “Advanced” tab. In the “Startup and Recovery” field, click SETTINGS. You can adjust all the startup settings in the “System Startup” field, such as; default OS, time to display the boot menu, etc.
That’s about all there is to it! Enjoy your new OS, with the ability to go “retro” when ever you feel the need. Part 2 of this article will delve even deeper into the Multiple OS world. Read on.
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