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Thread: [ZeroCool Resolved it!] Windows XP uncompatible, Windows 2000 wont boot :/

  1. Jan 21st, 2004, 06:25 AM #1
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    [ZeroCool Resolved it!] Windows XP uncompatible, Windows 2000 wont boot :/

    I have a windows 2000 pro CD that doesnt want to boot on any computer. It would probably work if I had a floppy boot disk, however Im attempting to install it on a new notebook that doesnt have a floppy drive. Windows XP isnt suitable, for reasons I wont waste your time with, and the notebook is indeed set to boot off the CD first.

    Does anyone know how I could possibly install my Windows 2000 Pro?

    Thank you!
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  2. Jan 21st, 2004, 11:33 AM #2
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    Let me guess, you are using an IBM ThinkPad?

    Why isnt XP suitable? Please, waist my time. I wana know!

    If its an IBM, it F12 when you get the nice IBM splash screen after turning on the laptop, this will bring up the boot menu.
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  3. Jan 21st, 2004, 03:59 PM #3
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    Close, its a new toshiba notebook. Windows XP doesnt like my Avaya Gold card, and Windows 2000 is also more recommended for playing around with wireless networks. I have set it to boot from the disk. Ive installed several other operating systems on this notebook before, and they all booted from the CD with no problems.
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  4. Jan 21st, 2004, 09:34 PM #4
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    Windows 2000 is also more recommended for playing around with wireless networks
    How is that true when XP in fact has better support for wireless networks?
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  6. Jan 23rd, 2004, 04:01 PM #5
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    Not sure, but my Avaya gold card just doesnt like windows XP. It doesnt even come with XP drivers :/
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  7. Jan 23rd, 2004, 07:35 PM #6
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    if you got a cd burner and some time, i'll give you the bootfiles you need for the cd and tell you how to make it

    unless the computer is the problem, then you'll need 6 floppys and sometime.

    btw: check on the net for drivers for ur network card

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  8. Jan 24th, 2004, 12:15 AM #7
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    Wow! Really ZeroCool? That would be great. Yes, I do have a CD burner and I've got plenty of time. However it seems I might have a faster solution. I checked the link you gave me and it had my card there. The CD that came with my card had no windows XP drivers, so I assumed it wasnt compatible. I will try again.

    Thanks so much!
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  9. Jan 24th, 2004, 03:06 PM #8
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    I Think this is the link for the drivers for your card but you may want to check to be sure.

    http://support.avaya.com/japple/css/...ss.UsageUpdate()
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