Install Windows 2000 in VISTA ready computer

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Stanley - 05 Aug 2007 11:27 GMT

I am going to buy a new computer which is VISTA ready.
As I still would like to install windows 2000 as its operating system, I
would like to know if there would install problem for this newer generation
of hardware, say eSATA, Firewire, DVD burner etc.

Best regards

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DL - 05 Aug 2007 14:07 GMT

Since HW drivers are supplied by hw manufacturers you would have to check
for availability on their sites.
If you are purchasing from a major OEM, eg Dell, Sony etc you would need to
check their sites

Its a very bad idea to rely on MS updates for hw drivers
Presumably your new PC will have a version of Winxp installed; you can
update to Vista from this, but an update from Win2k requires a clean install

>I am going to buy a new computer which is VISTA ready.
> As I still would like to install windows 2000 as its operating system, I
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> Best regards

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philo - 05 Aug 2007 15:21 GMT

> I am going to buy a new computer which is VISTA ready.
> As I still would like to install windows 2000 as its operating system, I
> would like to know if there would install problem for this newer generation
> of hardware, say eSATA, Firewire, DVD burner etc.
>
> Best regards

Basically...you will need to go to the site of the H/W mfg's and see if they
have win2k drivers avail.
If win2k drivers are not avail...an XP driver will probably work...but there
is no guarantee of course.
The biggest problem may be the chipset drivers...and without them you will
surely have problems.

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Jim Robin - 07 Sep 2007 15:36 GMT

I bought a laptop recently with Vista pre-installed. I have now installed
win2000 and having major problems finding drivers for the network interface,
the USB and a "good" Nvidia video driver.

Just thought I better mention this to you!

Best wishes,

Jim
PS Hated Vista with a vengeance! Very slow

>> I am going to buy a new computer which is VISTA ready.
>> As I still would like to install windows 2000 as its operating system, I
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> The biggest problem may be the chipset drivers...and without them you will
> surely have problems.

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DL - 07 Sep 2007 16:08 GMT

Without sufficient memory Vista is chalanged
Depending how much memory your video dispaly is able to use, it may be
further chalanged

>I bought a laptop recently with Vista pre-installed. I have now installed
>win2000 and having major problems finding drivers for the network
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>> will
>> surely have problems.

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