I have a compaq with windows 2000 pro it has 1 floppy disk drive and external CD
drive.
after i try to reinstall win2000pro the  install didn't WORK ,
 I ran the install again
this time worst an error message  i need to MAKE sure SCSI devices are properly terminated.
I don't understand what to do!
I need to get  my external CD drive working. so i can reinstall,this time a clean install.
if thats possible!   help please!!!
UPDATE!
 I have got my CDROM working.  The PC  still is on the blink but maybe now I can do
a clean install, Thanks you all for your advice.  I don't think you can install windows VIA USB.

You're talking about a laptop, right?

look at this
 http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/t-34885-How-do-I-install-Windows-on-a-Laptop-using-External-Cd-Drive.htmlDoes HP have a SoftPaq for your computer? Also,look at the below link.


http://www.zdnetasia.com/downloads/pc/swinfo/0,39043052,50002423r-39498280s,00.htm
Daddypaw059,When installing a SCSI device it must occupy the end connector on the ribbon cable to function properly. In this case are you using a USB external connection to attatch your SCSI device? truenorthhttp://h20331.www2.hp.com/Hpsub/cache/509658-0-0-225-121.htmlHope we helped you out. Quote from: street1 on February 12, 2009, 03:24:06 PM

Hope we helped you out.