Anyone have an original windows 2000 CD?

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I have an old server that has a CD-ROM that can’t read burned CDs. I have no other option but to find an original windows 2000 CD.

Anyone have one laying around I can have/borrow?

Thanks,
me

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cheaper to buy a good cdrom

lol

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only got 2000 advanced server

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dude u can get a cheap cd drive on newegg or w.e that site is called. basic cd drives for liek 10$

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The point isn’t spending money, its that I’m trying to install 2000 onto an old dell server that only has a SCSI interface. I am well aware that I could just buy a new CD-ROM, but this one works fine with regular CDs. I don’t feel like spending any money on a crappy old dual PII 300 machine.

Thanks for the replies though. I’m still looking :slight_smile:

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why not “borrow” a cd drive from another machine you have for bit, install what you need to, then switch back?

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Because I don’t have any newer SCSI drives sitting around.

I tried an ATA controller card with another CD-ROM, but that didnt work out.
I tried an adapter for another drive, again with the same results.

The drive works as it can install windows XP, but I want windows 2000.

Dont ask… it’s not my decision.

I just need the original CD, unfortunately, that is my only option.

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Just so happens I have a SCSI CD-Burner laying around if you need to borrow it. :slight_smile:

Otherwise I have no legit Win2k CD

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That may work :slight_smile: I’ll PM you when/if I figure things out. Thanks

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i have a win2k cd - not the full version, but the add-on… it’s legit tho

Not sure if this helps tho jeff man, let me know if you wanna use it