Setup and Startup
Understanding the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional startup process, how startup interacts with the registry, Plug and Play device detection, and multiple-boot operating systems, can help you optimize your system and effectively troubleshoot problems when they occur.
In This Chapter
Quick Guide to Setup and Startup
Windows 2000 Professional Startup Process
Plug and Play Device Detection
Installing a Multiple-Boot Operating System
Removing Windows 2000 Professional from Your Computer
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Professional Setup
Related Information in the Resource Kit
For more information about Plug and Play, see Device Management in this book.
For more information about Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), see Power Management in this book.
For more information about registry settings, see the Technical Reference to the Windows 2000 Registry (Regentry.chm) on the Microsoft Windows 2000 Resource Kit companion CD.