[access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:20:54 -0000
Hi Andrew,
Just to clarify a couple of things:-
1, you are right, WE 5.5 Standard does not work on Windows 2000, but WE Pro
does.
2. There is no need to Email GW to know which version you have, simply look
at the serial number. If it has the letter P at the beginning of the serial
number, then it is definitely the Pro version. Without the P it is
standard.
All the best
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Andrew Hodgson
Sent: 20 March 2006 13:41
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
Hi,
Right, the same applies to WE 5.5, because if you are on the standard
version, this will work on Windows 98 or ME only, not Windows 2000, or any
flavour of XP be it home or professional.
I would email support@xxxxxxxxxxx with your serial number to check whether
you are on the standard or professional version, but I suspect you are using
standard which wouldn't help - if you upgraded to professional, you could
upgrade to either XP home (which is the better option) or professional
(which is more expensive).
In short - I really wouldn't bother to go down the road of Windows 2000
upgrade - it really wouldn't benefit you.
Andrew.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of goshawk
Sent: Mon 20/03/2006 13:34
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
well it is not, I am using window-eyes 5.5
Simon
----- Original Message -----
From: George Bell
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: VICUG-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 12:57 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
Just to be 100% clear here.
If you were using the standard version of JAWS for example with Windows
98, then you would need to upgrade to the Professional version of JAWS with
Windows 2000.
JAWS standard will NOT work with WINDOWS 2000.
George.
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of goshawk
Sent: 20 March 2006 12:44
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: VICUG-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
I think I am ok with my screen reader, it only seems to be with xp that
requires an expensive upgrade, and I am pretty sure all my hardware has
win2000 drivers, so should work.
Simon
----- Original Message -----
From: George Bell
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: VICUG-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 12:18 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
But 2000 Professional will still require the professional version of a
screen reader. You will also find there are just as many hardware issues.
Trust me. I'm not your lawyer! (smile)
George.
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of goshawk
Sent: 20 March 2006 12:09
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: VICUG-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
I chose 2000pro precisely because of those hardware and screen reader
issues with xp, as I do not want any extra outlay for screen reader and
possibly hardware upgrades.
Simon
----- Original Message -----
From: George Bell
To: goshawk ; VICUG-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:53 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
Hi Simon,
I guess the first question to ask is why install an operating system
which has reached the end of its life-cycle? Microsoft stopped supplying on
March 31st 2005.
Essentially Windows XP Professional is the current equivalent, and
indeed fixes many problems inherent in Windows 2000. But do you in fact
need all the security features of XP or even Windows 2000. XP Home itself
is cheaper, and a major improvement anyway.
The most important consideration is the hardware itself, so take a
look at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/sysreqs.mspx, and
be prepared for even more research of the individual components such as CD
writers, etc. Check with the individual manufacturers to ensure their
hardware is up scratch.
Bear in mind that you may need to upgrade your screen reader, and in
some cases, it may be necessary to migrate to the professional version of
that.
George.
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[mailto:VICUG-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of goshawk
Sent: 20 March 2006 11:05
To: VICUG-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro?
hello list,
I am thinking of changing my os to win2000pro, and would like to know
the following.
can I just install it over the current os, which is win98se, or do I
have to wipe the machine clear first?
is the installation strait forward?
are there any options I should change rather than just letting it go
ahead, to ensure better running of the machine?
any other pointers also would be welcome, as I haven't done anything
like this before, but win98 is starting to get on my nerves a bit.
Simon
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