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The process for replacing Windows 9x with
Windows 2000 is similar to the process of upgrading from Windows NT
4.0 to 2000. The hardware compatibility list tool should still be used
to make sure the computers that are to be upgraded will work with the
Windows 2000 operating system.
If the computer passes the hardware compatibility test, running
the Windows 2000 setup program will start the upgrade to Windows
2000. There are several steps required to complete this process:
- Run the
winnt32.exe command.
Accept the license agreement.
If the computer is already a member of a domain, a computer
account in that domain must be created. Windows 95 and Windows 98
clients do not require a computer account, Windows 2000
Professional clients do.
Upgrade packs must be provided for any applications that might
need them. Upgrade packs update software so it works with Windows
2000. Upgrade packs are available from the software manufacturer.
There will be a prompt to upgrade to NTFS. If there is no plan
to set up the client computer to dual boot operating systems then
select this upgrade.
The Windows 2000 Compatibility tool runs, generating a report.
If the report shows the computer is Windows 2000 compatible,
continue with the upgrade. If the report shows the computer is
incompatible with Windows 2000, terminate the upgrade process and
remove or upgrade the incompatible hardware or software before
continuing.
The upgrade should finish at this point without further user
intervention. After the upgrade is complete, the password for the
local computer administrator account must be entered.
If the computer is Windows 2000 compatible, it is now upgraded
and is a member of the domain.
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