Windows 2000?

[Spydergsx]

I just installed the OEM version of Windows 2000 and i noticed allmost none of my current software seemed to work right. It isnstalled all of the drivers for my hardware and it was a big test to get my good video drivers to work. I was just wondering what all of you thought about it as an upgrade from win 98. Is it worth the upgrade or should i just stick with windows 98 where all of my software is compatible?

[Axel]

OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer - I.E. - someone like HP made the machine and the version of the software you have was designed for HP machine specifically.

So - if you have a Compaq and you are running the HP OEM upgrade Win2000 on it - that would cause problems.

Next - Win2000 is an upgrade to winNT4.0 server. I seriously doubt it will even work with a base of win98. What you wanted was the Windows Millenium upgrade - at least that's the current code name out for the next step past win98.

I'd say read the fine print and look up the system requirements on the box just one more time.

Where'd you get it? - Did you follow the saleman's directions to the letter ( that could be your problem - most salesmen don't know a computer from a stereo )

[jad1097]

Spydergsx,
You will need to go here and read all of this. http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/upgrade/

You can upgrade win95 & 98 to Win2000. http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/upgrade/path/win9x.asp
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Find the Right Upgrade for You

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Upgrading from Windows 98 or Windows 95

You can upgrade to Windows® 2000 Professional.

Windows 2000 Professional incorporates the best business features of Windows 98--improved Plug and Play, easy-to-use interface, and Power Management--together with the strengths of Windows NT®--standards-based security, manageability and reliability.


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Which Windows is Right for You?
Built on Windows NT technology, the Windows 2000 operating system offers business users reliability, manageability, strong Internet support, and support for new hardware devices.

For home computer users running Windows 98 or Windows 95, Microsoft strongly recommends waiting for the next consumer operating system from Microsoft, code named "Millennium." Use the guidelines below to determine which Windows is right for you:

Use Windows 2000 Professional if you need... Use Windows 98 Second Edition if you need...
The highest reliability to keep your business running.
Enhanced security to protect your business data.
The best support for mobile business computing.
The best platform for next-generation business technology.
The best support for working with music and video.
The best support for PC gaming.
Easy home networking and Internet setup.
The broadest support for consumer hardware and software.
If You Choose to Upgrade:


Check your BIOS and compatibility
See Important Upgrade Issues for critical information about BIOS (basic input/output system) and compatibility issues when upgrading to Windows 2000. Visit the compatibility area for tools to help you make sure your system is ready for the upgrade to Windows 2000. If you need updates, contact your hardware or software manufacturer.

For better success, try a clean install
In certain Windows 98 or Windows 95 upgrade situations, you may prefer to do a new installation (or "clean install"), rather than an upgrade of Windows 2000. By installing the operating system from scratch, you place the operating system in a known state and avoid migrating any problems that may have exisited in the previous configuration. However, a clean install requires reformatting your hard disk, so you must back up your data, install Windows 2000, reinstall your applications, and then reload your data from backup.