New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
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I'm putting together a request for a new computer and need to select an OS. I've used Windows 2000 on everything and had great success with it since it came out. In video editing circles, I've heard that WinXP isn't as compatible with everything. How about for SolidWorks? Should I go with the newer WinXP OS or the more basic W2K OS?
Thanks,
Tim
By the way, I'm limited to about $300 for a video card. Any strong recommendations?
Thanks,
Tim
By the way, I'm limited to about $300 for a video card. Any strong recommendations?






RE: New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
I would NOT hesitate from getting Win XP Pro (NOT Home) on the new system. As for the video card, if you are strapped for cash, get the best nVidia Chipset Quadro4 card you can afford.
Mr. Pickles
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The only thing that I would like you to consider is the Piracy Policy that MS instigated with XP and how it will affect you. I have had machines get viruses, had installation problems, corrupted files (SolidWorks), and other problems in the past. There may have been a different work-around - but I chose to do a complete reinstallation of the OS and the other software.
Before XP - this was not a problem - It just took a little time - Pop the CD in - Enter the numbers - and follow the instructions – And you have a completely “Clean” system. Then you can decide what you want on it.
With XP - it is a little different – After doing the installation you have to contact MS and have the OS activated. They will see that those numbers have already been activated and then you are faced with having to explain why you are installing the OS on another machine. I don't know what is required to do this - It might be simple but then again it might not - I don't want to find out the hard way - To me - it is simpler just to avoid this problem completely.
By the way – I do a complete OS install on my home system at least once a year – In case you have never done this – you will be surprised how fast that tired old machine actually is.
Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.
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Steve
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Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

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RE: New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
a more stable platform than sp1 for XP.
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Thanks,
Tim
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1, Right click on the start icon, go to properties, select classic start menu.
2, Go to control panel and select system. go to advanced, then performance setting and select best performance.
Much cleaner and faster!
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RE: New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
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RE: New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
See :http://archive.infoworld.com/articles/tc/xml/01/10/29/011029tcwinxp.xml
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Start -settings - control panel - system - advanced - performance. Turn off everything except: The last one "use visual styles..." (makes it look like XP rather than 2000) and "Use background images for folder types" or whatever it is (about 5 from the bottom - doesn't seem to hurt speed any).
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RE: New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
Just my extra .02.
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP

3DVision Technologies
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
When in doubt, always check the help
RE: New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
Tim
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I had to upgrade the video card to the best I can find..now it works great.
RE: New computer - Win2000 or WinXP?
If you open files as read-only (System option: Open referenced files as read-only) and try to save the changed model, then SW can't save the file and corrupts the original. It makes about 2 KB crap file.