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1/10/2010 4:29:04 PM EDT
I have an old laptop that runs a sewing machine I have, and I need to reinstall Win 2000 on it.  I can't find any disks anywhere.  Does anyone know where I can get Win2K installation disks?

Thanks!
Marian
1/10/2010 4:31:38 PM EDT
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I have an old laptop that runs a sewing machine I have, and I need to reinstall Win 2000 on it.  I can't find any disks anywhere.  Does anyone know where I can get Win2K installation disks?

Thanks!
Marian


I actually may have a version,, but doubt I can find it.  Gonna be hard to find one my friend.
1/10/2010 4:52:25 PM EDT
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Look in places like thrift stores and retro PC shops.  They sometimes have the disks.  Couple of Win 2000 sealed paks listed for $35 on eBay.  If you have your key, usually on the side of the PC, that also would be helpful.
1/10/2010 5:00:59 PM EDT
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I have an old laptop that runs a sewing machine I have, and I need to reinstall Win 2000 on it.  I can't find any disks anywhere.  Does anyone know where I can get Win2K installation disks?





Thanks!


Marian



In the meantime, would you consider giving Linux a try?





There are several distos that come to mind.





PCLinuxOS 09  http://pclinuxos.com/?page_id=180





Linux Mint 7  http://www.linuxmint.com/release.php?id=11


 


Linux Mint 8  http://www.linuxmint.com/release.php?id=12





They are free for downloading.





PCLinuxOS 09 is well suited for older PC's




 
 
1/10/2010 6:46:49 PM EDT
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What application do you run that requires Win2k?  Do you have a version number for it too?
1/11/2010 2:40:23 AM EDT
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Linux Mint 8  http://www.linuxmint.com/release.php?id=12

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The best bridge for windows users to cross to Linux than any release so far.
1/11/2010 6:19:52 AM EDT
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What brand of laptop is it?
1/11/2010 7:38:45 AM EDT
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What application do you run that requires Win2k?  Do you have a version number for it too?


Might be related to this:

I have an old laptop that runs a sewing machine I have...


1/11/2010 2:33:36 PM EDT
[#8]
You are correct.
1/15/2010 4:23:55 PM EDT
[#9]
I am running 2k pro right now on the machine I'm typing this on. I've run it since it's debut and have
never had one problem with it. I think it is the most stable OS MS ever
put out.



I also run XP, W7, OS X Snow Leopard and Ubuntu on other machines but I'll never give up 2k pro!