Downgrading from XP to Windows 2000

[Robin Church]

I have an old app that requires Win2K. I can't buy W2K
now, but can, under an OEM EULA agreement, downgrade from
Win XP to Win2K.

I bought a new Gateway laptop with WinXP, but
installation from my Windows 2000 Professional (Upgrade)
CD is disabled, since it is an earlier version of Windows.

How do I get Windows 2K installed?

The only method I can come up with is to format the disk,
install Windows 98, then install the Windows 2K upgrade.

Is there a quicker way?

Many, many thanks!
Robin

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I would suggest trying Windows XP's Program Compatibility
Wizard with your application. Otherwise, you're faced
with performing a "clean install" of Windows 2000.

HOW TO: Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292533&Product=winxp

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301911&Product=winxp

Clean Install Windows XP (same procedure for Windows 2000)
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I have an old app that requires Win2K. I can't buy W2K
| now, but can, under an OEM EULA agreement, downgrade from
| Win XP to Win2K.
|
| I bought a new Gateway laptop with WinXP, but
| installation from my Windows 2000 Professional (Upgrade)
| CD is disabled, since it is an earlier version of Windows.
|
| How do I get Windows 2K installed?
|
| The only method I can come up with is to format the disk,
| install Windows 98, then install the Windows 2K upgrade.
|
| Is there a quicker way?
|
| Many, many thanks!
| Robin