Using Setup Commands to Install Windows 2000

To install Windows 2000, use the appropriate Windows 2000 Setup command:

Winnt32.exe    For a clean installation or upgrade on a computer running Microsoft® Windows NT® version 4.0, Microsoft® Windows® 95, or Microsoft® Windows® 98 .

Winnt.exe    For a clean installation on a computer running Microsoft® MS-DOS® or Microsoft® Windows® 3. x (upgrades of these operating systems are not supported).

Options vary between the two commands. Read the following sections for descriptions of each command.

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Before upgrading to the Windows 2000 operating system, be sure to restart the computer if you have just upgraded any applications.