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hardware defaults

by tvaz123 May 8, 2005 3:12PM PDT

I've been attempting to create an emergency boot disk, but 2000 Pro won't let me use anything but the A drive to do so. That means severalllll floppies. How do I turn that default off so I can create it on my CD-rw drive? Thanks to anyone for the assistance.

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For CD, no need. Here's why.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 8, 2005 9:28PM PDT

The 2000 CD is an emergency boot disk. You can boot the CD and find your way to the Recovery Console to make repairs or do the repair install.

This aging OS is showing signs of age so you have to dig in a little harder.

You should duplicate the 2000 CD for safety.

Bob

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hardware default
by tvaz123 May 15, 2005 10:23PM PDT

Thanks for the response, didn't realize that aspect of the 2000 CD. However, following the suggestions in the 2000 Professional startup book to create and emergency CD. Attempting to do so the system would only allow me to create one on the A drive. After the 4th floppy, and a request for another I stopped. I don't see the sense for the default just to the A drive, especially considering its limited capacity. My attempt to use my E: drive which writes to formated disks, the message said I'm not authorized to use this drive. I was signed on as Administrator. It's also the same with a backup. If you know, how do I change that default in 2000 so it allows me to write to what ever drive I'm using at the time, or turns off the default aspect completely?

Thank You,
Tony

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In short...
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 16, 2005 4:35AM PDT

The only reason for boot diskettes is if you can't boot the CD. And since you can duplicate the 2000 CD, then what do you need these boot diskettes for?

-> Again, this OS is from a time long ago when few had CD recorders as stock fittings. If you want more proof of aging in Microsoft software, pull up NTBACKUP.

Bob

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