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I bought a lovely new MP3 player as a present for myself then found I can't use it because the installation software doesn't recognise Windows pre XP. I have no intention of buying expensive new software or even a new computer just to indulge a whim of having an MP3 player. Are there any players out there which will still be compatible with such an outdated computer?
2006-07-27 04:54:04 · 5 answers · asked by Claire A 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
MP3s have existed long before Windows 2000 went on general release, so there is no compatibility problem there. I'm using a 2GB flash memory MP3 player (I jog a lot, so I don't like the idea of shaking a model with a hard drive in it) by Sony which has no problem recognising my Windows 2000 operating system.
Having said that, though, Is it possible that the version of Windows itself is not fully up to date?? Every operating system needs patches and security updates from the time it goes on release, as new security threats arise day by day.
Check it as follows: when you first start up your PC, click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and then click on the right mouse button and choose "Properties". In the window that pops up, it's indicate the operating system (Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional) and a "Service Pack" number. If you don't have Service Pack 4, you'll probably have problems installing new software.
Ask a computer-savvy friend to enable Automatic Updates for you so that you can get reminders of when you need to download the latest patches.
2006-07-27 05:08:25 · answer #1 · answered by BryanIRL 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think every time when one installs a Microsoft OS, they have an in-built media player, don't they???? Well, if you do want to upgrade the in-built one Windows 2000 has, then you have to go to Microsoft's web-sites. Here you can upgrade the media player, Whats more, you can get Windows Media Player 9, which is totally available for free upgrade/download. So, don't just go buying some new MP3 player software. They have loads of stupid restrictions like; OS, so & so, RAM so-&-so, Processor so-&-so. They will drive you nuts.
2006-07-27 05:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
XP drivers are very similar to the architecture of 2000 drivers. If your MP3 player is recent, it will probably be picked up automatically without drivers as a new device. Most MP3 players just appear as another drive letter where you can drag and drop your MP3s to.
The other option is to obviously upgrade to Windows XP although in reality it is unlikely you will need to.
If you can be more specific on the player model name, I might be able to be of more assistance.
2006-07-27 05:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by matthew5890 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would of helped if you would tell us which one u bought. but nyways uhhthe creative mp3 players will be well at least the nono photo ones will be make sure you read the requirements i dont know much that do
2006-07-27 05:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by kickenchicken360 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most mp3s weren't even out then. It would be most unlikely
2006-07-27 04:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by &&Abbydearxx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋