Need an opinion about upgrading.

Wiredzero · Oct 4, 2004, 01:08 PM

I've read a couple things one way or the other about the differences. Now, it's opinion time.

I'm currently running Windows 2000 (sp4) with little to no difficulties. Granted, it's a little old, but it works. And here in hand, I have a copy of Windows XP Professional (Sp1)...I'm debating on formatting, and installing it. I'm impartial as to which one I use, as long as it's stable, and works. I also primarily use my computer for gaming...and I don't know whether or not XP is better than 2000 or not. Any comments would be MUCH appreciated.

-Wired.

Danhill · Oct 4, 2004, 01:22 PM

Well, I'm not an expert but I would go on and install Win XP.

**MIG-31** · Oct 4, 2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Danhill

Well, I'm not an expert but I would go on and install Win XP.

never used 2k but after swapping from win 98 to xp im pleased with the results.

but am the same as Danhill no expert,i would go with xp.

but correct me if im wrong xp is based upon win2k?

Danhill · Oct 4, 2004, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MIG-31

but correct me if im wrong xp is based upon win2k?

Yes I think so, so you are better off with XP I think.

WisMerHill · Oct 4, 2004, 01:45 PM

Win2K is XP without the eyecandy. W2K also scores better in 3Dmark (all top scorers run w2k) but this doesn't garantee a good gaming experience.

If you're a casual user i'd advise to go with xp, it looks better and since SP2 security is much better then on w2k. Also the user enhancements in XP are worth it, things like system restore and remote desktop can save you "life".

My other advise, update your winxp installcd with SP2 prior to installing. you can slipstream (thats how it's called when intergrating an servicepack into the os) fairly easy with nlite ( http://nuhi.msfn.org/ ) this will give you all the enhancment without having to update right away, also slipstreamed systems tend to preform better and are more stable then systems where SP2 was installed upon a excisting installation.

Wiredzero · Oct 5, 2004, 02:29 AM

I saved myself the headache of trying to format and switch between the two. I decided just to deal with dual boot abilities so I could compare for myself.

*edit* I've noticed that a couple of programs tend to work better with XP as opposed to 2000...WindowBlinds, Adobe PhotoShop...and for some reason, my mouse control seems to be a little easier to control now. (I guess Logitech's Setpoint software must be geared to XP)

jsx[ifl] · Oct 5, 2004, 03:32 AM

pretty much every program is optimized for XP as thats the #1 OS used round the globe.

WisMerHill · Oct 5, 2004, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiredzero

I saved myself the headache of trying to format and switch between the two. I decided just to deal with dual boot abilities so I could compare for myself.

Don't forget to install SP2 on WinXP (if you hadn't allready) It kinda changes some XP things and adds some functionallity. So if you're comparing you should at least have it installed to see the full picture.

Shinjikun · Oct 5, 2004, 05:55 PM

Windows 2000 was an incredible OS; even for home users. If you have a copy of Windows XP Pro I'd go ahead and install it. Most PC applications now a days are developed with XP in mind and you can guarantee (if that exsists

) compatability with the lastest software running on your PC. XP is derived from 2000 so it isn't a whole new world so to speak, but a better version of an already great OS. I'd vote for you to upgrade.

Judas · Oct 6, 2004, 12:19 AM

XP Pro

it has newer NTFS system
Better all around Kernel
MAJOR support for everything...

BACKWARDS CAPABILITY modes... (got some old games? )

the security and overall flexibility of it is a single good reason....

Most likely to get updates first... and 2000 may start dropping off the supported list soon...

Oct 4, 2004, 01:22 PM	#2
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Well, I'm not an expert but I would go on and install Win XP. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Oct 4, 2004, 01:45 PM	#5
WisMerHill DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 468 Rep Power: 0	Win2K is XP without the eyecandy. W2K also scores better in 3Dmark (all top scorers run w2k) but this doesn't garantee a good gaming experience. If you're a casual user i'd advise to go with xp, it looks better and since SP2 security is much better then on w2k. Also the user enhancements in XP are worth it, things like system restore and remote desktop can save you "life". My other advise, update your winxp installcd with SP2 prior to installing. you can slipstream (thats how it's called when intergrating an servicepack into the os) fairly easy with nlite ( http://nuhi.msfn.org/ ) this will give you all the enhancment without having to update right away, also slipstreamed systems tend to preform better and are more stable then systems where SP2 was installed upon a excisting installation. __________________ [color=sandybrown][color=white] [/color] [color=white][color=white]M[/color][color=white]y Computer[/color]: [/color][color=white]3DMark2001[/color][color=white] - [/color][color=white]3Dmark2003[/color][color=white] - [/color][color=white]3DMark200[/color][color=white]5[/color][color=white] - [/color][color=white]PCMark2004[/color][/color]

Oct 5, 2004, 02:29 AM	Thread Starter #6
Wiredzero HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The other side of the screen. Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I saved myself the headache of trying to format and switch between the two. I decided just to deal with dual boot abilities so I could compare for myself. edit I've noticed that a couple of programs tend to work better with XP as opposed to 2000...WindowBlinds, Adobe PhotoShop...and for some reason, my mouse control seems to be a little easier to control now. (I guess Logitech's Setpoint software must be geared to XP) __________________ Last edited by Wiredzero; Oct 5, 2004 at 02:46 AM.

Oct 5, 2004, 03:32 AM	#7
jsx[ifl] DH's Unofficial Hero Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 650 Rep Power: 0	pretty much every program is optimized for XP as thats the #1 OS used round the globe. __________________ [color=Gray][color=DarkRed][color=Gray][color=DarkRed][color=Gray][color=DarkRed][color=Gray][color=DarkRed][color=Gray][color=DarkRed][color=Gray][color=DarkRed][color=Gray] [/color][/color] [/color][/color][/color][/color][/color][/color][/color][/color][/color][/color][/color]

Oct 5, 2004, 05:55 PM	#9
Shinjikun 第3 子供 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nerv HQ Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 0	Windows 2000 was an incredible OS; even for home users. If you have a copy of Windows XP Pro I'd go ahead and install it. Most PC applications now a days are developed with XP in mind and you can guarantee (if that exsists ) compatability with the lastest software running on your PC. XP is derived from 2000 so it isn't a whole new world so to speak, but a better version of an already great OS. I'd vote for you to upgrade. __________________ Xfire: [Shinji1225 \ Status] A7N8X-E Deluxe Athlon XP 2500+ (@ 2.2 GHz 11x200 MHz FSB) Corsair TwinX XMS 1GB PC3200 Dual Channel (2-2-3-5) [color=red]ATi [/color][color=white]Radeon 9500 Pro (@ 330\310) \ [/color][color=white]Omega Catalyst Drivers v2.5.90[/color] [color=white]Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU[/color]

Oct 4, 2004, 01:08 PM	#1
Wiredzero HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The other side of the screen. Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Need an opinion about upgrading. I've read a couple things one way or the other about the differences. Now, it's opinion time. I'm currently running Windows 2000 (sp4) with little to no difficulties. Granted, it's a little old, but it works. And here in hand, I have a copy of Windows XP Professional (Sp1)...I'm debating on formatting, and installing it. I'm impartial as to which one I use, as long as it's stable, and works. I also primarily use my computer for gaming...and I don't know whether or not XP is better than 2000 or not. Any comments would be MUCH appreciated. -Wired. __________________