Benefits of Win 2K?

[Dyflam]

I was wondering if Win 2K is any better than 98. I recently had an "opportunity" to install 2K on my machine at home which was fairly easy. I noticed during the install that it was deleting 98 files and I thought "I probably can't restore 98 when this is done." I think I was right. After the install Win 2K notified me that there were various software and hardware problems with my system. To make a long story short there were many apps that wouldn't run, my modem was no longer recognized, and I ended up reformatting (huge pain in the arse) and reinstalling 98. I guess the moral is "if it ain't broke don't F with it."

 

[rbV5]

IMHO win2k is superior to win98 in nearly every way. Always do a clean install of your OS rather than an upgrade, probably the reason for your disaster. Win2k has done a great job recognising my hardware in every installation(several)I've tried.

Do a format, fresh install. You'll likely change your mind.

 

[Gorgonzola]

i agree with rbV5. win2k is superior in nearly every way.

although there are still some games that aren't supported by win2k, most will run. and on my system games actually run better than they did on win98 (but results seem to be different for everyone).

 

[IJump]

I agree that Win2K is much better. Especially from a stability standpoint. I have been running Win2K from the early beta days and I would not go back to Win98. Security is better, I haven't had too many problems since the official release with hardware. Most vendors now have Win2K drivers for their stuff. A lot of the NT4 drivers work also. From as networking stanpoint, the fact that you can change settings without a reboot is extremely helpful.

 

[Delusion2001]

on my system at least, many progz load faster and run better. win2k is much better than win98

 

[ugh]

Win2k is a lot more solid and stable OS compared to Win9x/ME. However, if you're looking for sheer speed for gaming, I'd suggest that you stick to Win9x. But for work, Win2k (Pro/Server/Adv Server) is the way to go.

 

[Davegod75]

w2k = much much better

 

[PG]

I know it's too late now, but you really need to plan big time before trying to install win2k. I hope you didn't loose too much.
I would write down every piece of hardware in your computer and then find out if they have win2k drivers or not. If you can find drivers, then burn them to a CD. It would be best to unzip everything first and to have the driver files in individual folders on the CD so you can just point win2k to the appopriate folder when it asks for drivers.
And as rbV5 said, a clean install is always best.

 

[Dyflam]

I appreciate the feedback everybody. After I reformatted I tried to do a clean install but setup wouldn't run from the dos prompt. Exactly how do you do a clean install. I have a new hard drive coming so I'll be reinstalling anyway. Thanks again.

 

[LordSandMan]

I like win2k for its stability, but it takes too long to boot and gaming performance sucks.
Boot time on ME = about 15 seconds
Boot time on 2k = over 1 minute

 

[GreenLantern]

Post this under OPERATING SYSTEMS.

 

[Workin']

<< I guess the moral is &quot;if it ain't broke don't F with it.&quot; >>

Especially when you are clueless (j/k)

<< it takes too long to boot >>

How many times a day do you reboot? I turn mine on in the morning and off at night. I don't have to reboot because it never crashes. Well, rarely crashes....

 

[Dyflam]

Well... I appreciate most of the feedback.

Edit: But really... I can format my drive and have no problems with a clean install if Win98 but W2K setup won't run from the DOS environment. Is there something special I need to do for a W2K clean install?

 

[Viperoni]

<< How many times a day do you reboot? I turn mine on in the morning and off at night. I don't have to reboot because it never crashes. Well, rarely crashes.... >>



My Win2k server hasn't crashed in 2 months of that type of operation.
Perhaps your HD is suck.
Or maybe your ram is short.
Who knows?
All I know is Win2k is owns

 

[PG]

Is there something special I need to do for a W2K clean install?

If this is a legal version, the CD will be bootable.
If no or your computer can't boot from CD, then use a win98 boot disk to boot. Then type d:setup

If this is what you did, it should have worked. If it didn't work, then I don't know what to say.

 

[Workin']

<< use a win98 boot disk to boot. Then type d:setup >>

That won't work. At least it didn't on my machine. You have to either boot from the CD or else make the 4 boot disks from the Win2k CD.

 

[Dyflam]

The setup command didn't work for me (legal software). I haven't tried booting off the cdrom drive. I'll try that next. I did notice that one of the options when upgrading from Win98 is for a clean install... same or different?

 

[mylam]

try it and u will like it

 

[Gorgonzola]

btw, it doesn't have to be a legit copy to boot from the cd.