Repair Win2K with the installation CD

[phemt]

My wish is to repair Win2K with the install cd, however, I am unclear how to do that. I don't have the "official" Microsoft CD, but an installation CD that came from Dell with the Computer. I have added several upgrades and patches (up to SP4). If I repair with these old files, will I have to re-apply SP4? I have loads of data and a lot of personalization and would like to repair the operating system rather than scrub the entire system. Could someone provide instructions to repair Win2k from the CD?

Thanks, William

 

[bcastner]

What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not Change

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;306952

 

[wolluf]

William - if that Dell CD restores machine to original state, you'll need to get hold of a proper install CD to run the repair reinstall.

 

[bcastner]

wolluf, William,

You can either:

. Install the Recovery Console to the hard drive (if Win2k is still able to run)

-or-

. Run the Recovery Console using the Setup Floppy Disk method.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=229716

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=216417

 

[wolluf]

bill - good point about recovery console, but its a bit different to repair option... so

william - what exactly is wrong with the installation that needs repairing?