Win 2k Install Problem

[Lmandrake]

I am trying to install Win 2K Pro upgrade on a blank unformatted hard drive. When I get to the screen that asks for a CD of a qualifying OS to upgrade from, I get nowhere even though I have both a Win 95 and Win 98 CD that should serve as a qualifiying OS to upgrade from.

Should I install Win 98 or 95 first and then try to install 2K?

Thanks

[eGoCeNTRoNiX]

But I believe that W95 or W98 do have to be installed for the "upgrade" to take place? Slap me if I'm wrong here fellas.. eGo

[fearfox]

i agree with ego, is this the oem or retail version, retail you can install without upgrading, but oem you have to ugrade from previous os like win98 or win95.

[wvjohn]

easiest way is to install 98-lite then upgrade

[nero wolfe]

here is the easiest way install win2k pro and when i asks for the prof of a older verson of windows just put in the win98 cd it will check all hard drives and cdroms when it goes to the cd rom it will see that you owned a copy of it and it will continue with the install it worked for me and it can work for u

[Lmandrake]

Actually, I get hung at the step that Nero describes above. Putting either the 98 CD or my 95 CD in the CD drive accomplishes nothing.

[eGoCeNTRoNiX]

Yeah, that's the way I read it in your original comment too.. I think, as do others, if you install W98 and then do the upgrade all should go well.. eGo

[nero wolfe]

Originally posted by Lmandrake
Actually, I get hung at the step that Nero describes above. Putting either the 98 CD or my 95 CD in the CD drive accomplishes nothing.

make sure its clean hm..