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Installing Windows XP and Windows 2000

Installing Windows XP and Windows 2000. Installing two different versions of Windows on the same machine. In this example, Windows 2000 and Windows XP will be installed. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS : A hard disk with at least 20G total capacity (with up to 1.5 G for use during installation)

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Installing Windows XP and Windows 2000

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  1. Installing Windows XP and Windows 2000

  2. Installing two different versions of Windows on the same machine. In this example, Windows 2000 and Windows XP will be installed. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: • A hard disk with at least 20G total capacity (with up to 1.5 G for use during installation) • Processor with minimum 400 MHz clock speed • At least 128 MB RAM • Super VGA (800 x 600) video adapter and monitor • CD-ROM/DVD drive • Keyboard and compatible pointing device

  3. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS • Install the most recent OS last. In this case, install Windows 2000 and then install Windows XP. This prevents overwriting newer information by older information, which may lead to a failed installation. • Install each operating system on its own partition (along with required applications). • Though not strictly required for installing Win 2o00/XP as the installation provides this option during installation, partitioning the hard disk using fdisk is another option that could be used; this, however is much more complicated. Nonetheless, the next slide introduces this concept.

  4. It is VERY IMPORTANT to backup any files on the hard drive if this hard drive is not completely blank. Fdisk will permanently erase any information on that disk. Using fdisk also requires a decision as to the type of file system it will be. That is, fdisk only partitions systems as FAT16, or FAT32. Because this installation is for Windows 2000 and XP, which are based on the NTFS, it is necessary to choose FAT32. It may, however, be a good idea to keep a third partition and format this FAT16. To partition a drive using fdisk Step 1 Have the boot disk available Change the BIOS to boot from floppy Insert the boot disk into the floppy drive and restart the computer. When the system finishes the startup or boot process, the MS-DOS prompt appears on the screen (A:\> ) At this prompt, type and enter: fdisk At the resulting screen (asking about large hard disk support), type Y since we want to format this partition FAT32 for later conversion to NTFS Step 2 The following website has an excellent procedure that is easy to follow http://www.onecomputerguy.com/install/fdisk.htm USING FDISK

  5. INSTALLING WINDOWS 2000 • Change boot priority settings in the BIOS to boot from the CD drive • Insert the Windows 2000 installation CD in the drive and exit the BIOS • When the computer restarts, the Setup program from the CD loads installation files and the "Welcome to Setup" screen opens, press Enter to begin installation • Press F8 to accept the License Agreement screen • The Disk Partitions window opens displaying available partitions and unused space on the hard drive. Assuming the hard disk is completely blank, select “C” to create a new partition and specify its size according to the minimum requirements of this OS. • After selecting a partition, the Disk Formatting window opens, accept the default of NTFS format. • The next stages of the installation are GUI interfaced and will require following the onscreen instructions. Ensure the product key is nearby as it will be requested during this phase of installation.

  6. INSTALLING WINDOWS 2000 • After installation is complete, click Finish and remove the CD. The computer restarts automatically. • Test the installation by logging on with the password created during installation and then shutting down. • Note: Do not change the BIOS as the next step is to install Windows XP, and the first step is to boot from the CD. • Installing Windows XP follow the same steps and these will not be repeated. The only difference is to ensure to install the OS on either the unused partition or to specify a size and create a new one. • In addition, upon completion of that installation, ensure boot priority in the BIOS is reset to boot from the hard drive. • The next step is to specify boot order and testing that the installations were successful is indicated by • Both OSs appearing in the boot loader menu • Successful log in to either OS

  7. SPECIFYING THE DEFAULT OPERATING SYSTEM FOR STARTUP • Navigate to Control Panel, click System. • On the Advanced tab, under Startup and Recovery, click Settings. • Under System startup, in the Default operating system list, click the operating system that you want to start when you turn on or restart your computer. • Select the Display list of operating systems for check box, and then type the number of seconds for which you want the list displayed before the default operating system starts automatically.

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