Win2K is fussy about its compatibility with hardware and some software
apps/drivers. Whether you use the upgrade approach or perform a clean install,
you are well served by running the Upgrade Report from the Win2K CD while
Win95/98 is still installed on the system. This tool examines the computer and
lists known software and hardware issues. This may help you decide whether or
not to upgrade the computer to Windows 2000. See this article for info about
this feature:
How to Prepare to Upgrade Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;250297
| > mistral wrote:
| >
| > >| >
| > >>>| >
| > >>>> mistral wrote:
| >
| >
| > >>>> mistral wrote: I plan install Windows 2000 Professional on my
| > >>>> Windows 98SE machine. First I planned install Win XP, but
| > >>>> motherboard manufacturer says my MB is not recommended for XP
| > >>>> system, due system will slow down and MB not test and verified with
| > >>>> Windows XP. Any advantages Windows 2000 against Win 98? Does this
| > >>>> upgrade make sence?
| >
| > >> mistral
| >
| > > --------------------
| >
| > >>>>>> Don't do an in-place upgrade, do a clean install. Upgrades of
| > >>>>>> Windows 98 to Windows 2000 are known to be problematic and almost
| > >>>>>> always fail for one reason or another. We don't know of your
| > >>>>>> system specification so we don't know if the upgrade is suitable
| > >>>>>> for your computer. As for the advantages of Windows 2000 against
| > >>>>>> Windows 98 I think that it will suffice to say that you will
| > >>>>>> probably be very satisfied and wonder why you waited so long to
| > >>>>>> make the switch from Windows 9x.
| >
| > >>> John
| >
| > > -------------
| >
| > >>>> Sorry, I meant to make a clean install, however. Pentium III 866MHz
| > >>>> (MB on Socket370, Intel 815E chipset, video on board), BIOS: Award,
| > >>>> RAM 512MB, 20GB harddisk. Should I first obtain all the drivers
| > >>>> required for motherboard? What's better Windows 2000 Professional or
| > >>>> Windows 2000 Server? Then, probably win 2000 will require to install
| > >>>> a vaste number of updates..
| >
| > >>> ----------------------
| >
| > >>>> Is this for a home computer or is this for business use? Do you
| > >>>> already
| > >>>> own both versions of the software? For destop applications or
| > >>>> worstation use either operating system will be fine and there won't be
| > >>>> much of any advantage in using one or the other. For server use, well
| > >>>> then the obvious doesn't need to be explained.
| >
| > >>>> Windows 2000 should run well on the machine that you have
| > >>>> there, I think you should give it a try. Yes, I think that you should
| > >>>> download your motherboard/chipset drivers before you do the
| > >>>> installation, these should be the first drivers that you install after
| > >>>> you install Windows 2000. Consult the support information for your
| > >>>> particular motherboard for more information and instructions.
| >
| > >>>> !*! A Firewall is critically important for proper protection of Windows
| > >>>> 2000. Firewall can be hardware type as provided by most routers or
| > >>>> software type. Having both is good parctice. At the very least you
| > >>>> should have a properly configured software firewall. Download and burn
| > >>>> this item to cd before you begin.
| >
| > >>>> DO NOT connect the unpatched computer to the internet without a
| > >>>> properly
| > >>>> configured firewall! As installed Windows 2000 is EXTREMELY vulnerable
| > >>>> to worms and virus if not properly protected. These are what I would
| > >>>> consider as bare minimum on a new Windows 2000 installation:
| >
| > >>>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/defau...
| >
| > >>>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/evaluation/news/bulletins...
| >
| > >>>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/downloads/critical/ie6sp1/def...
| >
| > >>>> These are pretty big downloads, you might want to download and burn
| > >>>> them
| > >>>> to cd them prior to installing Windows 2000, it makes the installation
| > >>>> that much faster when you have them ready beforehand. For instructions
| > >>>> on how to download the full Internet Explorer package see here:
| >
| > >>>>
http://www.petri.co.il/download_the_full_ie_package.htm
| >
| > >>>> One thing that you could consider is installing Windows 2000 on
| > >>>> another hard disk and keeping your Windows 98 disk intact until you
| > >>>> are satisfied that all is ok with Windows 2000. If you have problem
| > >>>> with the new installation then you can always boot up the old hard
| > >>>> disk, if all goes well you can use the old disk for additional
| > >>>> storage or backups.
| >
| > >>>> John
| >
| > > --------- Its a home PC, bought 6 years ago.. still not bought win 2000
| > > software. The fact that win 2000 is extremelly vulnerable is bad thing.
| > > I have connection via broadband cable modem, and dont use software
| > > firewall(just dont like it), so need to buy router, in addition.. It
| > > looks, win 98 protected even better.
| >
| > > mistral
| > > -------
| >
| > >> It's vulnerable as installed, once properly patched it isn't so bad.
| > >> The same flaw also exists in Windows XP if not properly patched.
| > >> Running a modern operating system without a firewall is a bad idea.
| > >> You don't absolutely need a router (I don't have any at home) but you
| > >> should at the very least have a software firewall, you will find that
| > >> to be the case with all NT systems including XP and Vista. I don't
| > >> think that you should let this deter you from trying Windows 2000.
| > >> You will find that the protected working memory space for individual
| > >> programs or processes with Windows 2000 is very robust when compared
| > >> to Windows 9x memory management. It can much better handle
| > >> multi-tasking and having one program halt/crash won't cause the whole
| > >> computer to crash and necessitate a hard reboot that can result in
| > >> data loss or the familiar scandisk that accompanies such hard resets
| > >> when rebooting Windows 9x after such crashes.
| >
| > >> DISCONNECT your broadband cable BEFORE you install Windows 2000! The
| > >> nature of these "always on" internet connections means that you can
| > >> get infected even if you don't make a connection to the internet!
| > >> Only connect the cable once you have installed the Security Rollup
| > >> Package and configured your firewall.
| >
| > >> John
| >
| > > ------------
| > > What is latest win2000 version that include most patches built-in? As to
| > > software firewall, win XP have built-in, but is there third-party
| > > software firewalls that really works good, do not the slow down system?
| > > I have not seen it yet...
|
| > > mistral
|
| > Service Pack 4 and the Security Rollup Package, I gave you these links
| > earlier. For the firewall you can try Kerio Personal Firewall
2.1.5http://
www.321download.com/LastFreeware/page7.html The newer version of
| > this firewall can be found here:
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Kerio.cfm
|
| > John-
| ---------
|
| will use latest win2K edition which have SP4 built-in, not separate.
| Not clear what drivers required for this system? The motherboard is
| discontinued and not supported anymore, so have no idea about drivers
| if some of need be replaced.
|
| m.
|
