savak Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Hi allI've a new set up installed at home.Aopen Ak77 VIa KT600AMD Barton3200WIndows 2KHitachi Deskstar 80gb512 Mb RamNvidia Vanta/16 video cardProblem is Win 2k wont go past the Dos loading bar, it just hangs. This disk was formmated on another machine and workd perfectly on it. Is my problem a Bios AGP setup one. I have set a few things but doesnt make much of a difference. Previously I couldnt even get Win2k to install on it due to 'copy error'sAny hints would be much welcomed.ThanksGraeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzman Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Are you able to boot into "Safe mode"?To check, boot the PC and immediately begin tapping F8A screen will come up, from which you'll want to select "Safe Mode" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savak Posted March 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Nope.I can get the menu choices but none make any difference.The progress gar just gets to the end and no blue screen appears.I'm thinking this might be a bios problem but not sure.Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzman Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Does your motherboard have an on-board video?If so, remvoe your AGP video card if you think that's the problem and try it (doesn't have to be permanent). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savak Posted March 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Problem solved.Took back the drive to the shop. They could load 95/98/me/xp but not 2k so was given a replacment drive of the same type & spec and hey presto a fully operational w2k systemThanksGraeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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