Should I upgrade Windows?

jackz4000 · 12-09-2007, 06:34 PM

I have an old desktop with Windows 98SE which I don't use much anymore. An Emachine 533ir, 192 MB RAM, 15GB HD etc. I now have some simple uses for it using its scanner and printer for some biz stuff. I picked up an ethernet card for it and while I'm at it I thought upgrading to Windows 2000 would help and be inexpensive, especially for finding software Firewall and anti-virus. Not much out there for Windows 98SE that I could find. I have a BEC NAT modem/router and ADSL+2 and I expect to use the internet occasionally with this desktop and at biz sites...no surfing.

Is it better to buy the 2K upgrade or to get the full version?

Or should I stick with Windows 98SE for the limited internet use this unit will see?

Thanks for input, Cheers, JK

konzerte · 12-09-2007, 06:45 PM

I would stick to w98... but if you are facing limitations then w2k is a good option

GameMaster · 12-09-2007, 08:31 PM

Upgrade to 2000, but you don't have to buy it, everything' s better than 98

lanpartiercarter · 12-09-2007, 08:33 PM

2000 on nt

imsati · 12-09-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackz4000

Or should I stick with Windows 98SE for the limited internet use this unit will see?

Thanks for input, Cheers, JK

FWIW, Win98SE was the last Windows OS I really liked

Simple, clean, crisp. If it still suits your needs, I'd say stick with it.

jackz4000 · 12-10-2007, 02:24 AM

Yeah, for what I'd use this desktop for 98SE is fine. I like the simplicity of 98SE. Scan this, print that, check email, Ebay, biz, word proc etc. The only problem I may encounter is no firewall software or anti-virus. I'm feeling kinda vulnurable there.

I'm told my NAT modem/router should keep me safe but...I dunno? Thanks. Appreciate good input, Cheers, JK

imsati · 12-10-2007, 02:40 AM

True about a router. Most have built-in firewalls. If not, there's software out there to help out. McAfee is a great firewall utility.

Garethman!!` · 12-10-2007, 04:57 AM

Id go with Windows 2000 if you already have it on disk, or XP Professional, however, XP would struggle to run on 192 Megabytes of RAM.

jackz4000 · 12-10-2007, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the ideas. Checked with my ISP's Tech and my NAT Modem/Router also has a hardware firewall which will work out fine. So I'll stick with 98 for awhile.

Probably when I get a W2000 upgrade disk on the cheap I may upgrade it, no rush, Cheers, JK

PhilBiker · 12-10-2007, 08:02 PM

See if you can find a copy of Windows Me!

.....just kidding. Though I was one of the few people who didn't have any problems with Windows Me.

12-09-2007, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackz4000 Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42	Should I upgrade Windows? I have an old desktop with Windows 98SE which I don't use much anymore. An Emachine 533ir, 192 MB RAM, 15GB HD etc. I now have some simple uses for it using its scanner and printer for some biz stuff. I picked up an ethernet card for it and while I'm at it I thought upgrading to Windows 2000 would help and be inexpensive, especially for finding software Firewall and anti-virus. Not much out there for Windows 98SE that I could find. I have a BEC NAT modem/router and ADSL+2 and I expect to use the internet occasionally with this desktop and at biz sites...no surfing. Is it better to buy the 2K upgrade or to get the full version? Or should I stick with Windows 98SE for the limited internet use this unit will see? Thanks for input, Cheers, JK

12-09-2007, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
lanpartiercarter Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kingsley Michiigan Age: 16 Posts: 139	2000 on nt __________________ celeron d 3.33ghz ati radeon x1300pro 2gbs of 5300 at 667mhz 120 gb sata2 hardrive old crt monitor dual layer dvd burner single layer x16 dvd burner

12-10-2007, 02:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,477	True about a router. Most have built-in firewalls. If not, there's software out there to help out. McAfee is a great firewall utility. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 Also, I can kill you with my brain. The Great Forum Challenge http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619 (And you follow his advice why, exactly...?) (Funny Thread though!)

12-10-2007, 04:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 910	Id go with Windows 2000 if you already have it on disk, or XP Professional, however, XP would struggle to run on 192 Megabytes of RAM. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Western Digital Scorpio 250GB 7200RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Home Premium

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12-09-2007, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
konzerte Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 145	I would stick to w98... but if you are facing limitations then w2k is a good option

12-10-2007, 02:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
jackz4000 Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42	Yeah, for what I'd use this desktop for 98SE is fine. I like the simplicity of 98SE. Scan this, print that, check email, Ebay, biz, word proc etc. The only problem I may encounter is no firewall software or anti-virus. I'm feeling kinda vulnurable there. I'm told my NAT modem/router should keep me safe but...I dunno? Thanks. Appreciate good input, Cheers, JK

12-10-2007, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
jackz4000 Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42	Thanks for the ideas. Checked with my ISP's Tech and my NAT Modem/Router also has a hardware firewall which will work out fine. So I'll stick with 98 for awhile. Probably when I get a W2000 upgrade disk on the cheap I may upgrade it, no rush, Cheers, JK

12-10-2007, 08:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
PhilBiker New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15	See if you can find a copy of Windows Me! .....just kidding. Though I was one of the few people who didn't have any problems with Windows Me.

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