In another thread, it is mentioned that Windows 2000 is "better than" W98SE (that thread is dealing with a different topic, so I'm guessing this should be a new thread?). Anyway, I use W98SE, but I have a new, still packaged copy of W2000 Professional. Since I know nothing about Operating Systems besides 98SE (and knowing that ME is a problem), is there a site or some source where I can get more W2000 info, and maybe even some comparisons with 98SE? I'm debating whether to replace my 98SE with 2000, but I just don't know enough about it. Thanks for any thoughts....sierradadI cant think of any sources that have comparisons, but in my personal experience WIN 2K pro is superior to 98 in nearly every way. It is an NT based OS so has a much better file system and better network options. It is also more stable and just generally nicer to work with.
If you wanted just to test it you might be able to dual boot with 98 so you dont have to completely remove the old OS.You'll likely have to format the hard drive because 2k works BEST in a file format called NTFS (New Technologies File System) while 98 is strictly FAT.  2k is much more secure in terms of password protection and user lockouts, is much more stable, and has better support for newer hardware (it can be a pain to find current drivers for 98).  I'm pretty sure that MS will be soon discontinuing support for 98 as WELL, they already have for 95.  As for site comparisons.. you already know the features and limitations of 98 so just research 2k a bit.Thanks, Metal & Joleen, for the thoughts. I'm leaving for the weekend, but think I will end up changing to 2000 next week when I get back. My only question, is how to reformat to NTSF. Will the W2000 CD do that, or do I need to download a boot disk for 2000? If I do d/l a 2000 boot disk, will it reformat since the drive is already FAT32, or do I need a 3rd party partition manager?

Thanks again for any assist  

Best....LarrySorry, I really cant recall ever running/installing Win 2000 anywhere matter-of-factly I was only corrected days ago that 2000 actually used NTFS which I was totally unaware of.  Once you do go to install it can you let us know what you turn up.  I know Win XP does is for you during installation.
Good LuckSure will let ya know, Detox   I won't be doing it until probably between Monday & Wednesday next week, but will post what I find out.

Best....LarryYou can upgrade from 9x to W2Kpro if you wish.  To check compatibility run the following COMMAND with the cdrom in its drive:

Drive_letter:\winnt32 /checkupgradeonly

I think you are offered the choice to convert to ntfs during the installation process, if not once successfully upgraded use the following command:

convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs

You can convert from FAT to NTFS with no loss of data but you can’t convert from NTFS to FAT without re-formatting.
Change your bios to boot off the CD first then put the 2k CD in.  The system will start loading required drivers/files then will give you options as to whether or not you wish to install or repair (you'll want install) then show you the available partitions (which will be FAT).  I think you have the option of installing with FAT but if you don't mind losing data I'd format with NTFS.  Once the format is done I think it will ask you to continue with the install process.  It will then happily go and install the flashy new OS and you'll never look back .Sounds good, Robert & Joleen....much appreciated!  

Anyway, I'm leaving right now....won't be posting again until next week, but will read this thread again, then do it! I expect to reinstall everything (reformat), but that's OK....I have all my disks (except IE6....it was SUPPOSED to have been shipped 3/27....this is 4/08 and I don't have it yet). Anyway, thanks for all the help! Catch ya next week! Best....LarryJust wanted to say thanks to all who replied. I appreciate your thoughts  

However, I found out that my W2000 disk is not the 2000 O.S., but is an OFFICE program to install on a machine which already runs 2000  

In a couple of months, I'm going to BUY a new HD, and will go ahead and buy the W2000 program. Will install it then. Meanwhile, thanks again. Best...Larry