My MSN Messenger needs me to upgrade my computer to WindowsXP.I have Windows2000 already.I dont want to lose the memory on it or pay for it.Please help!!!
2006-06-06 12:56:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Call Dell customer service (their number is found on their website). They can help you out!
2006-06-06 12:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by Misscheerios2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heartily agree with the previous Windows 2000 answer. The day I am forced to "upgrade" to XP is the day I will reformat my hard drive for Linux, or go buy a Mac.
Any software that absolutely requires XP is a sign of bloating. I've got plenty of high-end programs that run just fine on Win2000. What might be more of an issue is memory, not just how much, but what type. And to a lesser extent, hard drive space, and how your disk cashe and swap file are configured.
2006-06-06 13:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm... The tail that wags the dog - upgrading an entire operating system because of an insignificant application. Did you just upgrade your version of MSN Messenger? I'd say keep Windows 2000 and revert to the previous version of MSN Messenger. It is not worth the upgrade just because of Messenger.
If you are 100% sure you want to upgrade to XP, you'll have to pay for it. I am not aware of any XP freebies out there.
2006-06-06 13:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by jef_h. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U would have Buy windows xp Upgrade is cost about 99.99 dollars at the Wal Mart or Online of www.ebay.com under of computer softwares And u can not have free of win xp upgrade bec it is all illlegal for win xp license and win xp will Not let u Active it for 30 days then ur windows xp would shut down after 30 days is end Up that is mean u are not get any free at alll but good upgrade win xp from windows 2000 system u would install urself to upgrade the win xp is pretty Easy for u than send ur pc to shop charge u alot of money to upgrade No way U would DO IT URSELF only is 99.99 is ur own money to buy UR OWN WIN XP at Ur saving Money than Shop ...I am computer A+ tech Smile
Good Luck to u all best u can do it
2006-06-06 15:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be easier to get an older version of MSN Messenger that will work with your 2000 here:
http://www.oldapps.com/msn_messenger.htm
Or just use your built-in Windows Messenger, it works fine on the MSN network.
2006-06-06 13:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by jibberjabbar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to pay unless you do something illegal. Illegal things to do are if you know someone who has it copy it to another disk, or get limewire and search programs to get windows xp. But I had windows 98 and was running messenger so I dont see why it wouldnt work on 2000
2006-06-06 13:03:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. you can't get xp free without stealing it
2. you can't upgrade win 2000, you have to format and lose everything
suggest you stick to a lower version of MSN
2006-06-06 13:22:49 · answer #7 · answered by butchell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write Bill Gates.
2006-06-06 13:14:40 · answer #8 · answered by Well Endowed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really can't do it. I know some are making fun of your question but the bottom line is you can't get a free legal copy of XP.
2006-06-06 13:01:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr.Gates needs his tribute, you need to buy a XP upgrade disk.
2006-06-06 13:46:01 · answer #10 · answered by booboo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋