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Win2k installation question

#1 User is offline   moray 

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Posted 05 February 2001 - 12:34 PM

Hi - this should be an easy question for you.

I am running NT4 SP5 and am about to update to Win2k. For various reasons I am going to update and not do a clean install, and yes, I am aware of the implications of that step...
What I want to know is, do I change my BIOS settings to Plug and Play OS: Yes? At present obviously it is set at No for NT4.

If I do change it, at what point do I do so? After the installation is complete, before starting, halfway? Will Win2k be able to identify and configure my hardware successfully without this change?

Thanks for the advice
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#2 User is offline   Ge0ph 

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Posted 05 February 2001 - 04:11 PM

I would change it before. But after changing it make sure NT4 has booted and is running with no porblems or errors. Then upgrade. I am just guessing though but this is what makes sence to me.
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Posted 05 February 2001 - 08:22 PM

i got mine set to no and win2k runs and installs fine.
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#4 User is offline   clutch 

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Posted 05 February 2001 - 11:17 PM

Ditto what eddie wrote.

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#5 User is offline   OLEerror 

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Posted 06 February 2001 - 03:18 PM

You should leave your BIOS set to Plug and Play OS = No.
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#6 User is offline   CUViper 

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Posted 06 February 2001 - 05:16 PM

well i have pnp os set to yes, with no problems at all.... i guess it really doesn't matter
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Posted 06 February 2001 - 05:36 PM

I agree set it to No. Yes causes more problems than no.
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#8 User is offline   OLEerror 

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Posted 06 February 2001 - 08:28 PM

I believe it is even noted in the manual to leave it as "No".
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#9 User is offline   whoisurdaddy 

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Posted 06 February 2001 - 08:55 PM

I don't think it matters for Win2k. I have tried both Yes and No and Win2k just assigns the IRQs either way.
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