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Adding XP to 2000 PC
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it?
Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions. Thanks in advance! Scott [System Summary] OS Name - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Version - 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195 System Manufacturer - AWARD_ System Model - AWRDACPI System Type - X86-based PC Processor - x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz BIOS Version - Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Total Physical Memory - 2,080,240 KB Available Physical Memory - 1,443,680 KB Total Virtual Memory - 4,539,632 KB Available Virtual Memory - 3,237,196 KB Page File Space - 2,459,392 KB |
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Adding XP to 2000 PC
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote:
I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it? Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions. Thanks in advance! Scott [System Summary] OS Name - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Version - 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195 System Manufacturer - AWARD_ System Model - AWRDACPI System Type - X86-based PC Processor - x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz BIOS Version - Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Total Physical Memory - 2,080,240 KB Available Physical Memory - 1,443,680 KB Total Virtual Memory - 4,539,632 KB Available Virtual Memory - 3,237,196 KB Page File Space - 2,459,392 KB It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible. People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to corporates) then you can use XP. My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because you'll get updates and upgrades over that time. Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice you how this can be done. Good luck. -- With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows. |
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Adding XP to 2000 PC
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote: I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it? Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions. Thanks in advance! Scott [System Summary] OS Name - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Version - 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195 System Manufacturer - AWARD_ System Model - AWRDACPI System Type - X86-based PC Processor - x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz BIOS Version - Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Total Physical Memory - 2,080,240 KB Available Physical Memory - 1,443,680 KB Total Virtual Memory - 4,539,632 KB Available Virtual Memory - 3,237,196 KB Page File Space - 2,459,392 KB It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible. People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to corporates) then you can use XP. My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because you'll get updates and upgrades over that time. Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice you how this can be done. Good luck. -- With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows. Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP. Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine. Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go. |
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Adding XP to 2000 PC
On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote: I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it? Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions. Thanks in advance! Scott [System Summary] OS Name - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Version - 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195 System Manufacturer - AWARD_ System Model - AWRDACPI System Type - X86-based PC Processor - x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz BIOS Version - Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Total Physical Memory - 2,080,240 KB Available Physical Memory - 1,443,680 KB Total Virtual Memory - 4,539,632 KB Available Virtual Memory - 3,237,196 KB Page File Space - 2,459,392 KB It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible. People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to corporates) then you can use XP. My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because you'll get updates and upgrades over that time. Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice you how this can be done. Good luck. Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP. Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine. Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go. About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7 Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and scanners so they are best people to ask. alt.windows7.general I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned for distribution to her friends. -- With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows. |
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Adding XP to 2000 PC
"Good Guy" wrote in message news
On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote: "Good Guy" wrote in message news On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote: I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it? Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions. Thanks in advance! Scott [System Summary] OS Name - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Version - 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195 System Manufacturer - AWARD_ System Model - AWRDACPI System Type - X86-based PC Processor - x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz BIOS Version - Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Total Physical Memory - 2,080,240 KB Available Physical Memory - 1,443,680 KB Total Virtual Memory - 4,539,632 KB Available Virtual Memory - 3,237,196 KB Page File Space - 2,459,392 KB It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible. People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to corporates) then you can use XP. My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because you'll get updates and upgrades over that time. Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice you how this can be done. Good luck. Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP. Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine. Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go. About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7 Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and scanners so they are best people to ask. alt.windows7.general I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned for distribution to her friends. -- With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows. My problem is the opposite from that. I have an old OS and need a printer that will work with 2000. I would love to find an old printer to use with 2000 -- then I would not have to go through the exercise of installing XP or 7. |
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Adding XP to 2000 PC
On 28/01/2018 07:18, Newgene McMensa wrote:
"Good Guy" wrote in message news On 26/01/2018 06:47, Scooter wrote: "Good Guy" wrote in message news On 25/01/2018 04:49, Scooter wrote: I've to this old Win2000 machine that I would like to installed XP. Specs are below. Is there anything here that would prevent XP from running on it? Also, can XP be installed where there's a menu to switch back to 2000 when booting? I keep this computer before I have a proprietary program that runs on 2000 but not on XP or later versions. Thanks in advance! Scott [System Summary] OS Name - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Version - 5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195 System Manufacturer - AWARD_ System Model - AWRDACPI System Type - X86-based PC Processor - x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1198 Mhz BIOS Version - Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Total Physical Memory - 2,080,240 KB Available Physical Memory - 1,443,680 KB Total Virtual Memory - 4,539,632 KB Available Virtual Memory - 3,237,196 KB Page File Space - 2,459,392 KB It is possible to install Windows XP on a separate partition and you can run both Windows 2000 and Windows XP in dual boot mode. However, the problem you are likely to have is that Windows XP requires activation but Microsoft has shut down its servers for people to activate fresh install of Windows XP. So after 30 days you will not be able to boot up Windows XP unless you can activate it which is almost impossible. People have used cracks but this has its own problems - Malware!! If you can get hold of Volume Licensed XP (Normally available to corporates) then you can use XP. My personal opinion is to get a new machine for $300 from DELL with Windows 10 pre-installed and you are set for the next 10 years because you'll get updates and upgrades over that time. Why did you think of installing XP now when the official support ended in 2014 and it was around since 2001? Have you just managed to learn about it now? Go and use Linux as it will run in dual boot with your Windows 2000. You need to ask Linux users in their Newsgroups to advice you how this can be done. Good luck. Thanks, GG. The reason is that I need to connect to a printer and I have not been able to find a new printer that will work with 2000. Several people gave suggestions of printers, drivers, etc., but none of them have worked for me. The new printers in the stores here generally work with XP. Why not upgrade to 7, etc? Because this machine is maxed out with 2G memory. Also, I have a laptop with Win 8 on it and can't stand it - nothing but trouble for me. I am not willing to anything about XP on this machine. Eventually I will install linux and go that route. But right now it's bottom priority to me. Same for this XP project -- I will probably end up buying an old PC with XP already installed - which is my prefered way to go. About your printer drivers, I suggest ask your question on Windows 7 Newsgroup. There are many people there who are using old printers and scanners so they are best people to ask. alt.windows7.general I have never used Windows 2000; I started with Windows XP then moved to Vista then to */8.1 and now I'm on 10. Also, my home printer is now HP LaserJet CP 2025; I still have old Epson DX6000 but that is only used for scanning once in a blue moon when mum wants something to be scanned for distribution to her friends. -- With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows. My problem is the opposite from that. I have an old OS and need a printer that will work with 2000. I would love to find an old printer to use with 2000 -- then I would not have to go through the exercise of installing XP or 7. People have been successful with Universal Printer Drivers. HP http://www8.hp.com/us/en/solutions/business-solutions/printingsolutions/upd.html and Ricoh http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/rc3/model/p_i/p_i.htm have got and I guess Epson https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd4/cpd41354/source/printers/source/printing_software/windows_fy13/tasks/installing_printer_universal.html also have one. Your best bet is to ask people in Windows 7 Newsgroup as there are users there who are still using old printers. -- With over 600 million devices now running Windows 10, customer satisfaction is higher than any previous version of windows. |
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