Windows 2000 Problems

[1L]

I just installed 2000 over the weekend as an upgrade over NT. No real problems (minor modem trouble, fixed, and irritating settings and sounds, fixed) except that the computer will not restart. Yes, I can reset it with the button on the box, but the OS won't auto restart the system. It shuts down, then I get an aqua/green screen that stays there indefinitely. What can I do?

[1L]

Any help would be appreciated.

[NYC GOP Chick]

I could be wrong (sure wouldn't be the first time), but I *think* it's better to do a clean install of operating systems. IOW, save everything you want to save and then reformat the hard drive. But best to check with an actual expert.

[Sungirl]

CAn you install that over NT? Did it say it would work? Does seem like alot to ask.

[JRandomFreeper]

Ping.

/john

[KellyAdmirer]

Sounds like a driver conflict. XP has the same kind of situation with certain third-party software. If this really bugs you, I suggest you ask about it on one of the Microsoft W2k newsgroups. You problem is probably not unique. You can probably solve it with a software patch, or by deleting some old software, or updating some old drivers on some other software you have installed.

[IRtorqued]

woodyswatch.com

[RedBloodedAmerican]

What version of NT did you have?

[1L]

4.0. And the reason I installed it over NT instead of a clean boot (aside from simplicity) is that I already had NTFS and I didn't have any apps there weren't ready for 2000. I ran the compatibility check prior.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Check the Advanced tab in Power Options in control Panel. Check these settings.

You might try Microsofts Technet

[Henk]

Make sure you have installed the latest service pack

[Buckeroo]

Take your MSWindows2000 CDRom back to the store and demand your money back. Upon your next boot, save all your files. Goto any one of dozens of Linux websites and download the version of your choice for free. Reformat your disk and install Linux with X11. Goto the Sun website and pick up StarOffice to resume your MSOffice environment.

This is the best information that I can provide.

[RickyJ]

Format your hard disk and install Linux.

[1L]

Make sure you have installed the latest service pack

1. Any problems with either SP?

2. Do I need to install SP1 THEN SP2 or can I go straight to SP2?

[1L]

This is the best information that I can provide.

I appreciate your concern, but if I had wanted Linux, I would have installed it. I wanted 2000 for various reasons.

I'm beginning to think this may be a bios problem. Does that make any light bulbs go off?

[newzjunkey]

"Upgrading" over a previous install is nearly always a bad idea. 3rd party drivers can be "successfully" migrated but not really compatible; double check you have the newest W2K-certified drivers for all your hardware. Also, subtle registry errors can be pulled along as well--a million things can go wrong.

That said, did you install all the fixes available via Windows Update? Can you shut down successfully?

If so, it's probably a driver issue which is why it's important to get all those updates. Also, check the Advanced Power Management and try turning it off.

[general_re]

Nope, you're right - clean install is always preferred to upgrade install.

[1L]

APM is off. I'm going to reboot now and check the bios.

[newzjunkey]

You can go right to SP2. Service Packs are cummulative.

I've found, and clients have found, SP2 is very good. One reason to get it is that it fixes an issue with memory allocation.

[IRtorqued]

here's another web site to check
worldstart.com

[SunStar]

Install Service Pack 2 immediately. I was having some issues with W2K, but SP2 resolved them.