Win2k info request..

Mystik · Jan 2, 2003, 02:35 AM

Hey guys..

I'm planning.. err, well -- not really planning, more of "thinking"
about upgrading my OS to Win2k (I hate XP. I've already
tried it, but I really did not like it.)..

I was wondering if there's any website(s) out there to learn about
tweaking Win2k? or things and facts I should know about? I've
never cared for any OS other than Win98se, so I've never read
or even followed anything about any other OS..

Or if any of you could just list or voice out anything about it, that'd
be great. =)

Thanks..

sporkpimp · Jan 2, 2003, 10:26 AM

With about a half-hour of time put in, XP is like a supercharged version of Win2k.. I speak as a former 2k user who hated XP for the first 3 months. Hell, I'm even using the Dock (er... XP Start Menu, heh heh... all resemblance to Apple products is purely coincidental, neh?) now... that said, I believe http://www.Tweak3d.net has a Win2k tweak guide, and http://www.ArsTechnica.com might, as well.

Mystik · Jan 2, 2003, 07:24 PM

I dunno.. I tried WinXP for about a month, but I just didn't like it..
There were all these quirks I didn't like (small things that
bothered me).. plus, my virtual desktop program didn't seem to
like XP.. and it was *that* problem that really bothered me..
Without my 5 extra desktops, i'm not productive. =P

Maybe in the far, far future, i'll give it another chance.. but for
now.. =P

And I know Tweak3D has a guide, but I don't think it's up to
date.. i go there everyday as kind of a habit.. I've been going
there for years now.. -- Just did a quick check and they're all
made in 2000.. would they still be applied, even after installing
the service packs?

The one thing I'm hestitant about leaving Win98se is the ultra
fast reboots.. =) Since I don't keep my computer on all the time
(off during the night), the sub 30sec boot up time is really nice..
and the Shift+Reboot sub 15sec windows restart is something
I love..

personally, I don't see why people don't like Win98se.. they say
it's very unstable but I find it to be very stable.. hell, the
only time it screws up on me is if I do something to screw it up..

visitor · Jan 14, 2003, 02:24 AM

http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/

Chaos · Jan 14, 2003, 02:59 AM

ya might have a look at NT Compatible

Msm80 · Jan 15, 2003, 04:23 PM

I am thinking of switching from Win98SE to Win 2000 Pro on my gaming machine. I use 2000 Pro at my office and like it very much. But, I don't know how well it works for gaming.

I do not want to buy XP right now. When I build a new system late this year I will probably switch to XP.

Chaos · Jan 15, 2003, 05:46 PM

I used Win2K for gaming for a long time. Once you have the necessary service packs installed to allow direct x 8 or better it works just fine. I can't remember but i think it's SP2 that allows you to update DirectX

Msm80 · Jan 15, 2003, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the info Chaos.

Jan 2, 2003, 02:35 AM	#1
Mystik i'm an errand. Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	Win2k info request.. Hey guys.. I'm planning.. err, well -- not really planning, more of "thinking" about upgrading my OS to Win2k (I hate XP. I've already tried it, but I really did not like it.).. I was wondering if there's any website(s) out there to learn about tweaking Win2k? or things and facts I should know about? I've never cared for any OS other than Win98se, so I've never read or even followed anything about any other OS.. Or if any of you could just list or voice out anything about it, that'd be great. =) Thanks.. __________________ For as long as the sun shines, there will always be darkness. -- me.

Jan 2, 2003, 10:26 AM	#2
sporkpimp DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CA, USA Posts: 90 Rep Power: 0	I would seriously recommend giving XP a shot. With about a half-hour of time put in, XP is like a supercharged version of Win2k.. I speak as a former 2k user who hated XP for the first 3 months. Hell, I'm even using the Dock (er... XP Start Menu, heh heh... all resemblance to Apple products is purely coincidental, neh?) now... that said, I believe http://www.Tweak3d.net has a Win2k tweak guide, and http://www.ArsTechnica.com might, as well.

Jan 2, 2003, 07:24 PM	Thread Starter #3
Mystik i'm an errand. Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	I dunno.. I tried WinXP for about a month, but I just didn't like it.. There were all these quirks I didn't like (small things that bothered me).. plus, my virtual desktop program didn't seem to like XP.. and it was that problem that really bothered me.. Without my 5 extra desktops, i'm not productive. =P Maybe in the far, far future, i'll give it another chance.. but for now.. =P And I know Tweak3D has a guide, but I don't think it's up to date.. i go there everyday as kind of a habit.. I've been going there for years now.. -- Just did a quick check and they're all made in 2000.. would they still be applied, even after installing the service packs? The one thing I'm hestitant about leaving Win98se is the ultra fast reboots.. =) Since I don't keep my computer on all the time (off during the night), the sub 30sec boot up time is really nice.. and the Shift+Reboot sub 15sec windows restart is something I love.. personally, I don't see why people don't like Win98se.. they say it's very unstable but I find it to be very stable.. hell, the only time it screws up on me is if I do something to screw it up.. __________________ For as long as the sun shines, there will always be darkness. -- me.

Jan 14, 2003, 02:59 AM	#5
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	ya might have a look at NT Compatible __________________

Jan 15, 2003, 05:46 PM	#7
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	I used Win2K for gaming for a long time. Once you have the necessary service packs installed to allow direct x 8 or better it works just fine. I can't remember but i think it's SP2 that allows you to update DirectX __________________

Jan 14, 2003, 02:24 AM	#4
visitor DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/

Jan 15, 2003, 04:23 PM	#6
Msm80 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	I am thinking of switching from Win98SE to Win 2000 Pro on my gaming machine. I use 2000 Pro at my office and like it very much. But, I don't know how well it works for gaming. I do not want to buy XP right now. When I build a new system late this year I will probably switch to XP.

Jan 15, 2003, 07:33 PM	#8
Msm80 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the info Chaos.