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To: RedBloodedAmerican
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.
8 posted on 12/24/2001 8:31:09 AM PST by 1L
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To: 1L
"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.

15 posted on 12/24/2001 8:39:04 AM PST by newzjunkey
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