New Client Computers

Client computers without any pre-Windows 2000 Professional operating system installed require a clean installation of Windows 2000 Professional.

To prepare for installation, obtain a client computer built by an OEM/Solution Provider.

To install Windows 2000 Professional on a computer that does not have any pre-Windows 2000 operating system installed

• Perform a manual installation (no answer file), and answer all prompts.

  – Or –

• Perform an automated or semiautomated installation. Use one of the following methods:
  • CD-ROM Boot Setup.
  • Syspart. This is useful when installing new hard disks in the computers.
  • Sysprep. Use when installing to identical computers (HALs and mass storage device controllers must be identical).
  • Start disk and run Setup with an answer file.
  • Remote boot. This requires RIS to be configured and a bootable network adapter to be installed.

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