Setup Stops with "Windows 2000 Is Starting" Message Displayed

ID: Q198069

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you start Windows 2000 Setup from CD-ROM or after copying the Windows 2000 files, you may see the following message indefinitely:

Windows 2000 is starting...
When this occurs, the system becomes unstable and Setup does not proceed.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if a Mustec scanner interface card is installed in the computer.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, turn the computer off, remove the Mustec card, and then turn the computer back on.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows 2000.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbhw kbsetup
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: December 29, 1999
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