is XP still to be avoided?

[Mark Propst]

Hi,
Seems a while back, when xp was newish, there was quite a bit of noise about various problems trying to run acad under xp.(whether or not it was 'officially' supported) A recently acquired laptop was ordered with win2k system. It showed up with xp pro instead of 2k. Is it worth the hassle to get the os switched? (I'd like it to be compatible with both acad 2k2 and 2k4) tia Mark

 

[Jeff Mishler]

Mark,
I've been using ALD3(built on 2002) with XP Pro for over a year and a half with no problems. Well, at least no Operating Sytem/Acad problems. Self induced problems are another matter...... ;-)

Jeff

 

[Luis Esquivel]

Señor Marcos,

I have that OS and everything works just fine... but I never did a combination of using 2002 with 2004, I did it with 2000i & 2004 instead.

 

[Paul Turvill]

No problems here, with either the Pro or Home versions. So long as you can buy into the "Activation" business, go for it.
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[Mark Propst]

Hi Paul,
Thanks for the reply.
what is the "Activation" business ? to which you refer?

are you aware of any reasons xp is actually preferred to win2k?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Mark Propst]

Thanks Jeff,
Do you know of any reasons to prefer xp over win2k?

 

[R.K. McSwain]

what is the "Activation" business ? to which you refer?

When you install XP, you have to register it with Micro$oft, otherwise it quits operating in a month or so. Of course, this means you can't put a single copy on more than one machine, and.... well you can read more here:
http://www.tipsdr.com/windows-xp-activation.html

are you aware of any reasons xp is actually preferred to win2k?

No.

 

[Rudy Tovar]

No major problem here with XP other than a ridiculous amount of patches in the beginning.

 

[Mark Propst]

Gracias Señor Esquivel,
Hay rasones a preferar xp en ves de win2k?
Es xp mejor en algun manera que win2k?
Necesito decidir qual a installar.

Gracias,
Marcos

 

[blammo]

A suggestion would be to remove the Microsoft Java virtual, and replace it with the SUN version. I just recently had a trojan horse program that hi-jacked my IE home page because of the different versions of the JVM.

All worked great afterwords.

So far.

bobb

 

[Luis Esquivel]

I will go with XP Pro...

 

[Rudy Tovar]

XP Pro is the what everyone I know recommended.

Don't get a XP Home edition.

 

[Ken Alexander]

I haven't read the article you posted, but I had read somewhere that XP was allowed on two machines contingent on certain conditions. I don't remember where the info came from or its credibility.

what is the "Activation" business ? to which you refer?

When you install XP, you have to register it with Micro$oft, otherwise it quits operating in a month or so. Of course, this means you can't put a single copy on more than one machine, and.... well you can read more here:
http://www.tipsdr.com/windows-xp-activation.html

are you aware of any reasons xp is actually preferred to win2k?

No.

 

[Jeff Mishler]

Not really. I've used both xp & 2k with A2K2 and haven't noticed any performance difference. XP does have some features that 2k didn't have, but I really don't remember what they are. I DO know, that given a choice, I'd stick with XP. No real reason, I just perceive to have fewer problems.

Jeff

 

[Mark Propst]

Thanks Bob,
I'm afraid I'll have to do a bit of research on that...I don't even know what you're talking about!
computerIlliterate Mark

 

[Paul Turvill]

Nope. We have four copies, and each one permits installation on a *single* machine only.
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[Walt Engle]

The ONLY reason I still use 2000Pro is I prefer to use Winfile for copying files. XP is very good for R2004 and it appears that I will be soon having to give up one of my pet copying methods.

 

[R.K. McSwain]

Excerpt from the EULA
* Installation and Use. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this EULA, you may install, use, access, display and run only one (1) copy of the SOFTWARE on the COMPUTER.

* Mandatory Activation. THIS SOFTWARE
CONTAINS TECHNOLOGICAL MEASURES THAT ARE
DESIGNED TO PREVENT UNLICENSED OR ILLEGAL USE
OF THE SOFTWARE. The license rights granted under this EULA are limited to the first thirty (30) days after you first run the SOFTWARE unless you supply information required to activate your licensed copy in the manner described during the setup sequence (unless Manufacturer has activated for you). You can activate the SOFTWARE through the use of the Internet or telephone; toll charges may apply. You may also need to reactivate the SOFTWARE if you modify your HARDWARE or alter the SOFTWARE. MS, Microsoft Corporation and its subsidiaries will use those measures to confirm you have a legally licensed copy of the SOFTWARE. If you are not using a licensed copy of the SOFTWARE, you are not allowed to install the SOFTWARE or future SOFTWARE updates. MS, Microsoft Corporation and its subsidiaries will not collect any personally identifiable information from your computer during this process.

 

[Ken Alexander]

I guess the credibility wasn't good.

 

[Phil Kenewell]

Walt,

Not necessarily - There's several FREEWARE replacements that give you the same functionality as Winfile using the Explorer engine. Check out the freeware sites.

Here's my Fav: http://www.netez.com/2xExplorer