What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro

Overmyhead16 · 05-21-2008, 05:00 AM

Just won an auction on eBay for

a Dell Dimension 4300 computer w/o operating system installed and want to install Windows 2000 Pro, what do I need to buy?

Have legal copy of Windows 98 and Word 1997.

Do I install Windows 98 and then buy an upgrade version of Windows 2000 Pro or the full install version?

The 150 Gb harddrive has been wiped by the seller and it is a pentium 4 1.4 ghz cpu (I think).

Do not want to buy new Word at this time, so am ruling out Windows XP.

Thanks in advance for any and all advice.

djaburg · 05-21-2008, 08:07 AM

If it were me, I'd get the full version (if you can still find it) because that would most likely the most current (with SP4) and you'd have the best chance of having some of the drivers present. I'd also check the Dell site to make sure that they have Windows 2000 drivers available before purchasing it since they may not. If they don't you could have a hard time getting everything to work properly.

Overmyhead16 · 05-21-2008, 12:30 PM

Thanks. Did not know there was a SP4. Will concentrate on getting full version. I think that all the drivers are available, if not would Windows XP be a better choice?

**simpswr** · 05-21-2008, 01:24 PM

Word has nothing to do with the choice of Operating systems ( W2K or XP ) . . it is a component of Office or Works. Right now you can uy XP cheaper than W2k . .

Does the pc have a sticker on the side of the tower that looks like this?

Overmyhead16 · 05-22-2008, 04:59 AM

Do not know what is on the outside of the computer. Checked Dell support site and it shows drivers for Windows 2000 and XP.

The computer has a 1.6 Ghz Pentium 4 cpu, 150 GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce TI Video Card, Creative sound card, CD/DVD read/write drive and 512 MB sdram.

Windows 2000 Pro is about $50.00 on eBay and Windows XP $100.

I have Office 97 and would like to keep using it. Got to save some money!

Thought that Windows 2000 Pro (do not see plain Windows 2000 for sale anywhere) would be better for an older system and do not think that Office 97 would run under Windows XP.

Please enlighten me as to what to do.

Thanks in advance.

PS Scheduled to receive on 5/27.

**simpswr** · 05-22-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overmyhead16

Do not know what is on the outside of the computer. Checked Dell support site and it shows drivers for Windows 2000 and XP.

The computer has a 1.6 Ghz Pentium 4 cpu, 150 GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce TI Video Card, Creative sound card, CD/DVD read/write drive and 512 MB sdram.

Windows 2000 Pro is about $50.00 on eBay and Windows XP $100. Wow . . good price on W2K . . got a link?

I have Office 97 and would like to keep using it. Got to save some money!

Thought that Windows 2000 Pro (do not see plain Windows 2000 for sale anywhere) would be better for an older system ( 512 is plenty for XP, which would indicate taht it likely had XP on it. ) and do not think that Office 97 would run under Windows XP. Office 97 will run with XP

Please enlighten me as to what to do.

When you get it, look for a sticker like the one I posted . . if it has one for wither W2k, or XP, all you need is an install disc . . that will be your Product KeyThanks in advance.

PS Scheduled to receive on 5/27.

Overmyhead16 · 05-22-2008, 07:22 PM

Rich,

Just keep looking on eBay and sooner than later you will see Windows 2000 Pro for around $50 w/o shipping.

Did not know that my version of Word would run on XP!

So, Windows XP (Home Edition) would be better than Window 2000 Pro. Noticed that the everyone on eBay seems to be selling the OEM edition of Windows XP. Could I use that or do I have to buy it from a computer store, it costs about twice as much there. I am assuming that I can get a legal unused copy.

Will look for sticker as you suggest upon receipt of computer. If it does not have one do I use the COA that comes with the software? Like the one below:

Thank you for your help.

**simpswr** · 05-22-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overmyhead16

Rich,

Just keep looking on eBay and sooner than later you will see Windows 2000 Pro for around $50 w/o shipping. I have been looking . . best deal I have found is over $75, which makes it not a good deal when you can buy XP for $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116056
Did not know that my version of Word would run on XP!

So, Windows XP would be better than Window 2000 Pro. It has more features . . and will be supported longer Noticed that the everyone on eBay seems to be selling the OEM edition of Windows XP. Could I use that or do I have to buy it from a computer store, it costs about twice as much there. See my link above for something to compare the eBay price to I am assuming that I can get a legal unused copy.

Will look for sticker as you suggest upon receipt of computer. If it does not have one do I use the COA that comes with the software? Yes Like the one below:

Thank you for your help.

Overmyhead16 · 05-25-2008, 03:31 PM

Rich,

Ok, looks like I am going to install XP instead.

Thanks for the info and link.

**simpswr** · 05-25-2008, 04:16 PM

Let us know how it goes . .

Overmyhead16 · 05-28-2008, 03:13 PM

Rich,

Got computer and it has the badge on front saying "Designed for Windows XP", but the sticker on the side is for Windows ME. Can I still use that as the product key?

The guy I bought it from was running Windows XP Pro. I will be running Windows XP Home. Should I format the drive with NTFS file system? Want to be able to transfer files between this computer and my old Windows SE using a R/W cd.

**simpswr** · 05-28-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overmyhead16

Rich,

Got computer and it has the badge on front saying "Designed for Windows XP", but the sticker on the side is for Windows ME. Can I still use that as the product key? Nope . . you will need a XP Key to install XP

The guy I bought it from was running Windows XP Pro. I will be running Windows XP Home. Should I format the drive with NTFS file system? Want to be able to transfer files between this computer and my old Windows SE using a R/W cd. I always use NTFS for XP ( and Win2000 ) the file system will not interfere with transfering files

Overmyhead16 · 05-29-2008, 03:23 AM

Rich,

Thanks for the information.

**simpswr** · 05-29-2008, 06:01 AM

You are welcome . . let us know how it comes out

Overmyhead16 · 06-04-2008, 02:27 PM

Rich,

System up and running Windows XP Home Edition. Easiest install ever!

Minor problem when system checking self. It sometimes does not know that it has a DVD drive. Think that it is the system backup battery, will replace it.

Thanks for your help and advice. Went to Newegg to get the operating system as you suggested.

Michael

**simpswr** · 06-04-2008, 02:44 PM

Well done . .

05-21-2008, 05:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Overmyhead16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Wind98se	What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro Just won an auction on eBay for a Dell Dimension 4300 computer w/o operating system installed and want to install Windows 2000 Pro, what do I need to buy? Have legal copy of Windows 98 and Word 1997. Do I install Windows 98 and then buy an upgrade version of Windows 2000 Pro or the full install version? The 150 Gb harddrive has been wiped by the seller and it is a pentium 4 1.4 ghz cpu (I think). Do not want to buy new Word at this time, so am ruling out Windows XP. Thanks in advance for any and all advice. Last edited by Overmyhead16 : 05-21-2008 at 05:03 AM. Reason: Dumb typing

05-21-2008, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
djaburg Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 333 OS: XP SP2	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro If it were me, I'd get the full version (if you can still find it) because that would most likely the most current (with SP4) and you'd have the best chance of having some of the drivers present. I'd also check the Dell site to make sure that they have Windows 2000 drivers available before purchasing it since they may not. If they don't you could have a hard time getting everything to work properly. __________________ Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do don't need to be done. Andy Rooney

05-21-2008, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
simpswr Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 4,459 OS: XP, Vista	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro Word has nothing to do with the choice of Operating systems ( W2K or XP ) . . it is a component of Office or Works. Right now you can uy XP cheaper than W2k . . Does the pc have a sticker on the side of the tower that looks like this? __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Spyware Cleaning \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow]

05-22-2008, 04:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Overmyhead16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Wind98se	Do not know what is on the outside of the computer. Checked Dell support site and it shows drivers for Windows 2000 and XP. The computer has a 1.6 Ghz Pentium 4 cpu, 150 GB hard drive, Nvidia GeForce TI Video Card, Creative sound card, CD/DVD read/write drive and 512 MB sdram. Windows 2000 Pro is about $50.00 on eBay and Windows XP $100. I have Office 97 and would like to keep using it. Got to save some money! Thought that Windows 2000 Pro (do not see plain Windows 2000 for sale anywhere) would be better for an older system and do not think that Office 97 would run under Windows XP. Please enlighten me as to what to do. Thanks in advance. PS Scheduled to receive on 5/27. Last edited by Overmyhead16 : 05-22-2008 at 05:01 AM. Reason: added delivery info

05-22-2008, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Overmyhead16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Wind98se	Rich, Just keep looking on eBay and sooner than later you will see Windows 2000 Pro for around $50 w/o shipping. Did not know that my version of Word would run on XP! So, Windows XP (Home Edition) would be better than Window 2000 Pro. Noticed that the everyone on eBay seems to be selling the OEM edition of Windows XP. Could I use that or do I have to buy it from a computer store, it costs about twice as much there. I am assuming that I can get a legal unused copy. Will look for sticker as you suggest upon receipt of computer. If it does not have one do I use the COA that comes with the software? Like the one below: Thank you for your help. Last edited by Overmyhead16 : 05-22-2008 at 07:34 PM.

05-21-2008, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Overmyhead16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Wind98se	Thanks. Did not know there was a SP4. Will concentrate on getting full version. I think that all the drivers are available, if not would Windows XP be a better choice?

05-25-2008, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Overmyhead16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Wind98se	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro Rich, Ok, looks like I am going to install XP instead. Thanks for the info and link.

05-25-2008, 04:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
simpswr Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 4,459 OS: XP, Vista	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro Let us know how it goes . . __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Spyware Cleaning \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow]

05-28-2008, 03:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Overmyhead16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Wind98se	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro Rich, Got computer and it has the badge on front saying "Designed for Windows XP", but the sticker on the side is for Windows ME. Can I still use that as the product key? The guy I bought it from was running Windows XP Pro. I will be running Windows XP Home. Should I format the drive with NTFS file system? Want to be able to transfer files between this computer and my old Windows SE using a R/W cd.

05-29-2008, 03:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Overmyhead16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Wind98se	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro Rich, Thanks for the information.

05-29-2008, 06:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
simpswr Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 4,459 OS: XP, Vista	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro You are welcome . . let us know how it comes out __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Spyware Cleaning \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow]

06-04-2008, 02:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Overmyhead16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Wind98se	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro Rich, System up and running Windows XP Home Edition. Easiest install ever! Minor problem when system checking self. It sometimes does not know that it has a DVD drive. Think that it is the system backup battery, will replace it. Thanks for your help and advice. Went to Newegg to get the operating system as you suggested. Michael

06-04-2008, 02:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
simpswr Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 4,459 OS: XP, Vista	Re: What to use to install Windows 2000 Pro Well done . . __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Spyware Cleaning \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow]