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Windows 2000 upgrade

c0boc0bo Posts: 6,472
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Hi,

I have a computer that has Windows 2000, and I was wondering if it was possible to upgrade it to more updated windows package?

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    s2ks2k Posts: 7,421
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    XP probably. It would depend on the hardware specification though.

    Don't forget there are also various flavours of Linux that are geared towards older PCs, if your into that sort of thing.
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    c0boc0bo Posts: 6,472
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    s2k wrote: »
    XP probably. It would depend on the hardware specification though.

    Don't forget there are also various flavours of Linux that are geared towards older PCs, if your into that sort of thing.
    How do I get XP?
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    LoobsterLoobster Posts: 11,680
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    See if you can buy an upgrade pack online.

    But why would you put money into such an old computer? Put it towards a new one instead.
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    s2ks2k Posts: 7,421
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    Home Editon
    Pro Edition

    There are also quite a few copies floating on Amazon

    You could probably pickup a cheaper copy from somewhere like fleabay but how legit it would turn out to be would be another matter.
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    c0boc0bo Posts: 6,472
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    s2k wrote: »
    Home Editon
    Pro Edition

    There are also quite a few copies floating on Amazon

    You could probably pickup a cheaper copy from somewhere like fleabay but how legit it would turn out to be would be another matter.
    Thanks.
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    c0boc0bo Posts: 6,472
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    Loobster wrote: »
    See if you can buy an upgrade pack online.

    But why would you put money into such an old computer? Put it towards a new one instead.

    Indeed I don't know what I am thinking.

    But looking at the prices of Desktops in PC world I'm like thinking maybe I should continue with upgrading my computer?
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    alanwarwicalanwarwic Posts: 28,396
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    Anything below 512GB don't.
    At 512MB I might now prefer a 2000lite DIY job.
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    c0boc0bo Posts: 6,472
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    Is it possible to upgrade a computer with Windows 2000 to Windows 7?
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    rottweilerrottweiler Posts: 2,569
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    I wouldnt bother
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    KieranDSKieranDS Posts: 16,545
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    c0bo wrote: »
    Is it possible to upgrade a computer with Windows 2000 to Windows 7?

    No, I don't think so
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    c0boc0bo Posts: 6,472
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    rottweiler wrote: »
    I wouldnt bother

    So basically it is impossible.
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    DJGMDJGM Posts: 3,934
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    c0bo wrote: »
    Is it possible to upgrade a computer with Windows 2000 to Windows 7?
    An "in-place upgrade" is not possible, only a clean install is do-able, and even then it depends on
    the overall spec of the machine. If it's really around ten years old, the system would need some
    major physical upgrades, including memory, hard drive, and very possibly even the CPU.

    It more than likely wouldn't be worth it, as older components, such as SDRAM memory, and IDE
    hard drives of a decent capacity are becoming difficult, and fairly expensive to obtain. It would
    perhaps be better, and cheaper, in the long run, to scrap the machine and replace it.

    BTW ... when I say scrap, I don't mean just chuck it in the wheelie bin, as that's actually illegal.
    You should take it to any reputable computer recycling firm who can deal with it appropriately.
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    rottweilerrottweiler Posts: 2,569
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    Get one of these and Welcome to the 20th Century

    P.s Most of us are in the 21st
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    c0boc0bo Posts: 6,472
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    DJGM wrote: »
    An "in-place upgrade" is not possible, only a clean install is do-able, and even then it depends on
    the overall spec of the machine. If it's really around ten years old, the system would need some
    major physical upgrades, including memory, hard drive, and very possibly even the CPU.

    It more than likely wouldn't be worth it, as older components, such as SDRAM memory, and IDE
    hard drives of a decent capacity are becoming difficult, and fairly expensive to obtain. It would
    perhaps be better, and cheaper, in the long run, to scrap the machine and replace it.

    BTW ... when I say scrap, I don't mean just chuck it in the wheelie bin, as that's actually illegal.
    You should take it to any reputable computer recycling firm who can deal with it appropriately.

    Thanks I will.
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    c0boc0bo Posts: 6,472
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    rottweiler wrote: »
    Get one of these and Welcome to the 20th Century

    P.s Most of us are in the 21st

    ROFL :D
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    c4rvc4rv Posts: 29,624
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    DJGM wrote: »
    BTW ... when I say scrap, I don't mean just chuck it in the wheelie bin, as that's actually illegal.
    You should take it to any reputable computer recycling firm who can deal with it appropriately.

    Some charities or freecycle may take it. You local council tip or recycling place should take it. Whatever you do, make sure you wipe the hard drive first with a utility which securely wipes the hard drive such as this,

    http://www.dban.org/
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