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Windows XP to Windows 2000

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BiancaJ

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I currently have Windows XP on my computer. I was wondering if I installed Windows 2000 (Server) will I loose all my settings and applications installed?

Thanks,

Bianca
 
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In a nutshell.. YES because you will have to format your hdd and install Win2000 on a clean hard-drive.. You can't "downgrade" operating systems and going from XP to 2000 is considered a downgrade..

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You CAN install win2K server on a seperate partion on your hdd but afterwards you'll need to repair the XP installation using your XP CD
 
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