Installing win2k

[DioCassius]

I'm going back to win2k from xp, but it's been a while since I've installed win2k, and I can't remember the order of updates and drivers, etc. I remember there was a specific order of installation which improved gaming performance over the random order. Can anyone help me out? Something like all drivers except video, then service packs, then 4-in-1, then direcX, then nvidia drivers??

 

[btvillarin]

Before you reinstall Win2K, I suggest downloading the following drivers beforehand - duh! 🙂

The way I do it:
Windows 2000
VIA 4-in-1 Latest Drivers
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2
Windows 2000 High Encryption Pack
Video Card Drivers - DirectX 8.1 is out, so check if you can get that
Sound Card Drivers
VIA 4-in-1 Latest Drivers
- to make sure it sticks well

Here's a good link I've used to optimize your Win2K setup:
Rojak Pot Windows 2000 Hints & Tips

 

[DioCassius]

thanks btvillarin

 

[smp]

wow.. I've never heard of "high encryption pack" before.. is it like PGP or GPG or something?

 

[MulLa]

High encryption pack upgrades your w2k to 128bit strength. If you install SP2 you won't need the high encryption pack it's included with SP2.