It's really difficult to boot an 2000/XP system minimally in the way you want. The difference, ofcourse, lies in the architecture of these operating systems. The boot up process is fundamentally different than those of 95/98/ME........ But then again, there MIGHT be a way to get the system to bootup in the way you want, you gotta keep searching. Alternatively, you can call MS tech support, if you own legal copies of the OS, that is.. Best of luck to you, and ;et us know if you do find a way