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September 27th, 2011 09:00
Windows 2000 Support
Hello Forum!
I have a client looking for a few Windows 2000 PC's, they need to be Brand new and running 2000 Pro SP4. Have any of you experienced using modern hardware like an i3 and installing Windows 2000? I can get old LAN cards and Sound cards if needed, im just looking a motherboard and any potential issues i may run into? The machines need to be new with warranty,
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Sam
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speedstep
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September 27th, 2011 11:00
The GX260 would have a built in Serial port.
The GX280 requires a specific Daughter board with 20 pin ribbon cable.
Dell PN F3636 specifically 4 GX280. It is an add-in slot that contains both a keyboard and mouse ps/2 port, and a DB/9 serial port.
Microbite F3636 DELL Serial/PS2 Add In Card Assembly, Desktop
Serial PS2 Port Adapter for
Dell OptiPlex 390 / Vostro 260/ 260s Desktops
Manufacturer Part# : G257D
Dell Part# : 310-6685
0310-6685 Compatible with Dell Computers:
Optiplex 320 Desktop, Optiplex 320 Mini-Tower, Optiplex 740 Desktop, OptiPlex 745, OptiPlex 745 Desktop, OptiPlex GX520, OptiPlex GX620
scatman999
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September 27th, 2011 11:00
Many thanks for the answer, not concerned about IE, patches or security. Its to run as a stand alone system to run a fire alarm system through a serial port, no ethernet connection required. Only issue is getting the serial port functioning - or even finding one!!
Thanks
Sam
speedstep
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September 27th, 2011 11:00
There is no more Windows 2000 support. Its End of Life. There will be no Windows 2000 patches or updated drivers etc. No I3 etc. This is a non starter. Support for Windows 2000 ended on July 13, 2010!
You will not be able to get New Items with Warranty that Run Windows 2000. There is no more vendor support for WINDOWS 2000, Drivers etc.
7/13/2010
speedstep
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There are no New Platforms that will work with Windows 2000.
Intel Chipset support stopped with the 800 Series for intel aka 865PE
INF Update Utility - Zip Format
For Intel® 810/815/820/830/840/852/855/860/E8870 Chipset families. NOTE: Intended for use by developers/advanced users. Otherwise, use the EXE.
OS: Windows 2000*, Windows 98 SE*, Windows Me*, Windows 2000*, Windows 98 SE*, Windows Me*, Windows Server 2003*, Windows XP Home Edition*, Windows XP Professional*>
1/11/2005
6.3.0.1007
Previously released
Software Archives
That would place the Workstation at Optiplex GX280 around 2006 as the last version of hardware that has WIN2000 Drivers.
Internet Explorer 6 SP1 would be the last version of the browser.
etc.
No driver, security, etc patches available.
scatman999
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September 27th, 2011 11:00
Thanks SpeedStep, yeah i know its not supported, just interested to see if anyone has tried? I have to try anyway, just looking for the best possible hardware platform to put it on,
Thanks
Sam