Which forceware driver(s) work under W2K for use with an 8800GT card?

[Mansooj]

Heya,

Does anyone know which forceware drivers work under W2K for an 8800GT?

The driver download util on nVidia's site no longer has a W2K OS option in the selector except for ancient cards.

I know there must be people using W2K and playing with 8800GT cards, so if you're one of them, please let me know what driver you're using.

Thanks!

 

[vanvock]

I think XP/2000 are same drivers, get the 169.21

 

[Mansooj]

Hi v,

I know they used to be, but since they've decided to willfully abandon any direct W2K references, I'm not certain that's the case. I haven't bought the card yet, and am in the prep stages of collecting the drivers and such that I need to a CD. I think I'll get the newest and a few ticks back, maybe down to 162, just in case. Don't want to install the thing only to find it can't be used due to driver issues.

Thanks for your reply.

PS to anyone that is using this card under W2K--I'd still like a confirmation re the drivers you're using and any notable issues (if any) you're forced to live with. TIA.

 

[error8]

I am just wondering why do you want to use Windows 2000 with a 8800 GT? I just tried and didn't really managed to find a suitable reason.

 

[Canterwood]

Originally posted by: error8
I am just wondering why do you want to use Windows 2000 with a 8800 GT? I just tried and didn't really managed to find a suitable reason.

If he owns Win2K and is happy with it then why not?

From a gaming perspective it shouldn't be any different to using XP.

 

[error8]

From what I know, windows 2000 is based on Windows NT, so that shouldn't be good for gaming. Or is it?

Anyway, there are very few actual games that work on win2k, and since he bought a fast videocard I don't think he wants to play old games with it.

 

[Canterwood]

Originally posted by: error8
From what I know, windows 2000 is based on Windows NT, so that shouldn't be good for gaming. Or is it?

Well you're right Win2K is based on NT, but so are XP and Vista.

Anyway, there are very few actual games that work on win2k, and since he bought a fast videocard I don't think he wants to play old games with it.

There are lots of games that work on Win2K. I used it as my primary OS for years.

Some newer games wont install on Win2K, but its generally 'fake' and can be gotten around by modifying the installer.
They generally run fine once you've got the game on.

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: Canterwood

Originally posted by: error8
From what I know, windows 2000 is based on Windows NT, so that shouldn't be good for gaming. Or is it?

Well you're right Win2K is based on NT, but so are XP and Vista.

Anyway, there are very few actual games that work on win2k, and since he bought a fast videocard I don't think he wants to play old games with it.

There are lots of games that work on Win2K. I used it as my primary OS for years.

Some newer games wont install on Win2K, but its generally 'fake' and can be gotten around by modifying the installer.
They generally run fine once you've got the game on.

So why does he enjoy to torment himself with modifying installers, poor drivers support, when he could just get at least WinXP?

 

[error8]

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[betasub]

Originally posted by: error8
So why does he enjoy to torment himself with modifying installers, poor drivers support, when he could just get at least WinXP?

M$