windows server service won't start
How to replace Windows 2000 with XP?
I have a Dell Vostro 400 dual processor with XP on it. Today I got a Dell Dimension 43005 Windows 2000 Advanced Server at the Goodwill, It said for parts only, but I thought it could be saved. When you boot it up a message comes on that says "one service or driver failed during system start up. Use event viewer to examine the event log for details"
I have my XP disk from my other computer. what I really want to do is just wipe out this Goodwill computer and install XP. Would that solve the service/driver problem? Or what would you recommend I do? Is this computer saveable? Thanks for any advice!
PS: All I really want to do is store stuff on it and have it as a back up.
I won't be using it for internet access.
yes there is a good possibility that you will be able to use this computer by reformating it. a clean install of xp will solve the service or driver failure. so i would go ahead and try it, you have nothing to loose.
Edit: if you need any directions on how to reformat feel free to email me, i can give you step by step instructions.
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