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Old 03-31-2003, 09:24 AM   #1
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Question from xp to 2000

hi,i need to use my win2000 for a while til i get a descend version of XP have (dont ask why).
my problem is that i cant start my 2000 install from the cd becuze 2000 is an older version.
what do i need to do now?
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Old 03-31-2003, 10:46 AM   #2
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You will have to install it on another partition or format and start over.
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Old 03-31-2003, 08:27 PM   #3
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you should be able to set your cd-rom as the first boot device and go into the windows 2000 setup and it shouldn't matter that it is older... should have the option to format....
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