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Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by uncleel, Feb 8, 2002.

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  1. lokem Newcomer, in training Posts: 773

    IMO, it there isn't any reason to dual boot Win98/ME with WinXP/2k. I've made the switch to 2k/XP and never looked back. You do lose a bit of speed in Win2k/XP, but not by a significant amount. Unless you're playing DOS games or have an app that can't run on 2k/XP, you can do everything in 2k/XP and plus you get the stability too!
    lokem, Mar 8, 2002
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  2. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT Posts: 4,745

    If you download TWEAKXP, then there is a setting in there that says something like log me in everytime I restard my computer. I don't remember exactly what it says, because I don't use it. As I have many people that want to use my computer all day long. So I have a password, but I KNOW for fact that there is something in there about that. Check it out.
    poertner_1274, Mar 8, 2002
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  3. lokem Newcomer, in training Posts: 773

    It that something like TweakUI for Win2000 and below? Since we're on the topic, is TweakUI compatible with WinXP?
    lokem, Mar 8, 2002
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  4. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,891   +117

    Yes
    SNGX1275, Mar 8, 2002
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  5. PanicX TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 829

    I'm still not sure if I like XP or not. Overall I find it to be a good OS, kind of refreshing from Win2k. However, I've installed XP on 3 different systems, and 2 of those systems crashed after using Windows Update. And one system has intermitant boot problems, basically locking on boot once in a while, but will boot fine most of the time.

    It's kind of hard to not like it, because its just so pretty. ;)
    PanicX, Mar 8, 2002
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  6. eddy05 Newcomer, in training Posts: 223

    I've heard of horrific stories, of how people how upgraded from Windows 98 to XP find themselves unable to run some programmes. For one, his CD writer software is unable to run. I've sticked to Windows 98SE for quite some time. I was wondering whether I should switch to Windows 2000 :p
    eddy05, Mar 9, 2002
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  7. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,891   +117

    The reason some programs wouldn't run is that XP is NT based and some programs for 98 will not run in an NT based OS, so they wouldn't run in 2k either. You can try right clicking on the .exe and making it run in compatability mode for 98.
    As for the CD-Burning software, yep that won't work if its Adaptec, which was (and I guess to a certain extent) popular, you will need to upgrade to Roxio 5 to make it run in XP. Roxio is the present day Adaptec
    SNGX1275, Mar 9, 2002
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  8. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    I've been back in Windows 2000 Adv Srv a lot more these last couple of days, and am amazed at how much faster and more stable it is. The frame rate I am getting in Quake III is very noticeably better, and windows open and close so much more quickly, internet pages load more quickly, etc.

    System is AMD t-bird 1.33 GHz, 512 MB DDR-SDRAM PC2100, etc, etc...
    Phantasm66, Mar 9, 2002
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  9. eddy05 Newcomer, in training Posts: 223

    lol...

    That software incompatibility case that I posted talks about my friend. He formatted his PC just to get back his Windows 98 and put his CD-Writing software to work again. As for me I may try out Windows XP after I've gotten enough money to buy it. (The *Full* version). For now I wanted to try Windows 2k Pro. My friend said it was stable, but personally, I need more advice.
    eddy05, Mar 10, 2002
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  10. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    Beauty is only skin deep ;) (and in the eye of the beholder)
    Mictlantecuhtli, Mar 11, 2002
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  11. lokem Newcomer, in training Posts: 773

    Re: lol...

    If it's only the CD writing software that's causing the problem, I'm sure there are other similar software that works perfectly with WinXP (namely Nero).
    lokem, Mar 11, 2002
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  12. eddy05 Newcomer, in training Posts: 223

    True, there may be some programmes that are compatible, but this friend of mine knows nothing of nero and doesn't want to try out new things. I guess he's just a pain... well I also another who said that his XP worked perfectly alright.
    eddy05, Mar 11, 2002
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  13. lokem Newcomer, in training Posts: 773

    IC. Forgot to mention that XP comes with CD burning capability built in. Haven't tried it myself though! :)
    lokem, Mar 11, 2002
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  14. eddy05 Newcomer, in training Posts: 223

    Wow, I would certainly want to see if WinXP supports my Creative 2024E, my Acer 16x10 and my friend's Creative 8432.
    eddy05, Mar 12, 2002
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  15. lokem Newcomer, in training Posts: 773

    I'm sure it supports any CD writer in the market; but don't quote me on that.

    Anyway, if you want to try that out, make sure you d/l a patch that fixes a problem with the feature.

    You can get more info here http://www.3dspotlight.com/tweaks/updates/#WindowsXP
    lokem, Mar 12, 2002
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  16. Th3M1ghtyD8 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 794

    The CD Burning works okay on Win XP at least for me, but where are all of the options i.e. Multisession etc. Nero still seems better for me, but only runs if you are administrator, as you need "CD Burning rights".

    Oh yeah, and thanx to whoever suggested TweakXP for my autologon problem, I already had it installed, just hadn't noticed the option :)
    Th3M1ghtyD8, Mar 12, 2002
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