1. Windows 2000 is the only Windows I like. Win XP isn't awful, but it's not as stable in my experience, and it does some weird stuff without telling you. 2. That is true, <b>BUT</b>, Windows 2000 makes a kickass gaming system. It's really only older games you can't play. And very few. The performance isn't QUITE as good as the consumer windows systems (98, XP), but it is no slouch by any means. I get about a 3% increase in 3dMark score in Windows XP. But almost every game I have run goes great on this. If it won't run on 2000, there's a good chance it won't run on XP. But some companies won't OFFICIALLY support 2000 -- such as 3do with the High Heat series. 2002 and 2003 both work on Windows 2000, but aren't supported. 3. Every time you install Windows you should format. That's not an ABSOLUTE rule, but it's pretty close. Windows (not so much with 2000 and XP, but HUGE with 9x/ME) picks up junk as you run it. The computer slows down over time. The only thing you can do is format and re-install. If you want to keep a 9x system at optimum performance, doing a format and re-install every 2 months is a good recipe. I have a friend who used to format/reinstall once every month. Programs start to break down, IE starts crashing, BSODs are more common, etc. And things slow down. It's never a lot at a time, but it's tiny, tiny increments. Like taking one hundredth of every penny at a bank . . . it adds up! (Office Space). You don't notice it really until one day you're like "Damn, my computer is slow. I need a new one", when if you format and re-install you're good. There are plenty of problems that can be solved with an overlay (re-install windows on top of itself without formatting), but it won't speed up the computer and clean out all that junk. The thing is, people lose their settings, and have to back up their files, programs are gone and need to be re-installed, etc. That's often too much for the average person. Windows 2000 is great. But if you have that copy of windows ME, I would perhaps give it one more shot. Like I said, every WinME install is different. The best method is to format the hard drive, then put the important files onto your hard drive. It's a directory on the CD. I think it's called "win9x" but I'm not certain. If you copy that directory to the hard drive, then install WinME by running the "setup.exe" you copied to the hard drive, you'll save yourself a lot of time and hassle.
Looks like these guys got it covered, but just one tip: Create a separate partition for your data. The next time you need to re-install your OS (or when you choose to upgrade), you won't have to worry about losing something. It also makes backups easier, since all important files are in one location.... good luck...
GREAT SUGGESTION!!! That's what I have done as well. I store all of my data on that partition, and put all of my Windows junk on the C:\ partition.
Lil Pun If you are a gamer, make sure your games will run on Windows 2000 before upgrading. More than likely they will run on Win XP, but 2000 may be different. Gnerally an upgrade to XP will cost around $100.00. I am not sure about 2000. Also, you may need new drivers for your devices, which you should be able to download from the manufacturer. I believe MS has an application that will audit your machine and tell you what you need to update if you go to XP. My son uses XP and he really likes it compared to Windows ME. He plays a lot of high powered games.
I have been using 2000 at work and at home. i have had no trouble with any games that I have played. Most new games will support 2000. THe only trouble I can see is if it is a game that is more than a couple of years old. X34's tip is a must. I also did this when I installed 2000. Now when I have trouble I can format and re-install anytime I want without having to worry about losing any important files(i.e. game saves ).
Well this has very little to do with the topic, but I don't feel like starting a thread, so I thought I'd ask the comp people another question. I'm interested in hooking my computer up to my stereo speakers. What do you need to do something like that and how much will it cost?
About $1.00 . . . At RadioShack or EPO or Fry's, you can buy a little connector that will split your small computer speaker plug into a left and right (Red and White) RCA. Then just get some interconnects, and hook it up. Your stereo speakers do go through a Receiver or Amp, right?
Vengeance is right....except those damn things cost more like six bucks at Radio Shack Too bad I don't live closer to Fry's.
Where?!! I'm thinking about overhauling my 233MMX system very soon. BTW, what processor did you get(AMD, Intel)?
