Hi Ray, You are right in that the Professional version covers all flavours of Windows, but the standard does not. It only works up to Windows ME (Mangled Edition) <Smile>. Again, for the record, the standard version no longer exists to purchase as a new copy. You can now only buy the pro version, so for those who may be thinking of buying Window-Eyes, you don't have this headache, one version fits all. All the best -- Computer Room Services: the long cane for blind computer users. Telephone Low-call: 08452 606 277 International: +44(0)1438 742286, Fax: +44(0)1438 759589 mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, Email: mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ray's Home Sent: 20 March 2006 17:25 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: [VICUG-L] installing win2000pro? Maybe one for Steve Nutt, but as a Window-Eyes user I think you may find WE covers all flavours of the MS Windows 2000 and XP operating systems within the same version. Ray Personal emails: Email me at mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Hodgson" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List [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 VICUG-L is the Visually Impaired Computer User Group List. 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