How to Format Windows 2000 Server

Formatting your Windows 2000 installation will cause all of your settings to return to their default values, "resetting" the program and allowing you to start over from scratch. This can be accomplished by performing an in-place reinstallation of the files. This will format all of your Windows 2000 Server operating system files to their original state, leaving your computer in untarnished condition.

Things You'll Need

• Windows 2000 Server installation CD

Instructions

1. Insert the Windows 2000 disk into the computer.

2. Restart the computer.

3. Press any key to boot from CD.

4. Press "Enter" to begin the installation.

5. Press "F8" to accept the licensing terms.

6. Highlight the existing drive partitions and press "D" to delete them, making room for the formatted system files.

7. Highlight the "Unformatted" entry and press "Enter" to install the formatted version of Windows 2000 Server. Select the FAT32 file system from the onscreen menu to proceed with the OS format.

8. Input in additional details, such as your product ID, time zone, and regional settings when prompted to complete the format.

References

• Computer Hope: Format
• Petri: Install Windows 2000