will the game still work if not how can i get it working
2006-11-01 08:17:56 · 9 answers · asked by jo 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Yeah should be no dramas at all. THe architecture of Win2K and WinXP are very similar. IF there's a problem, then right click on the shortcut to the game, choose the compatibility tab and set it compatible with an earlier version of windows.
2006-11-01 08:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by teef_au 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
W2000 and XP are "the same"
A game made for W2k will certainly be compatible with XP because XP is a more Updated Version with Legacy Support for older w2k compliance.
If done Vice-Versa,,,a game made for XP played on W2000,,
Would probably work fine,,,worst case would be having to get updated drivers .
There's so little difference,,very few things can tell theres any difference at all
Windows 2000 was released almost 2 Years before XP.
XP is really just an Upgrade of W2000,
There's lots of "Windows 2000" stuff out there that makes NO Mention of XP compatibility,,,simply & ONLY because XP did not yet exist.
XP IS W2000,,with a fresh coat of paint.
looks nicer,,but same ol' thing underneath
Windows 95,98,98SE,and ME/Millenium Edition--
all those are an entirely different family than XP & it's relatives.
Almost none of W-98 based software will work on XP-type machines.
You can find good deals on W2000 stuff,,which is Exact same as XP.
It's almost like MIS-LABELLED cuz it dont mention XP,,,
it's only an Older Label than "XP products"
But,,leave the "good deals" on W-98 era software for somebody with a 98 type machine.
They're Not such a good deal for XP owners when they wont work:)
Have Fun!!
2006-11-01 16:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by TXm42 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The operating systems are the same. As long as all the minimum game requirements are met, then the game should work. There is also a compatibility feature on a lot of software that will enable you to run an older program on xp.
2006-11-01 16:26:42 · answer #3 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The core of XP and 2000 are similar, being built around NTFS. Its 99% certain that any win 2000 game will work with XP, but if in doubt always ask in the game shop.
2006-11-01 16:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by ashypoo 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the game will still work xp is a up grade from 2000
2006-11-01 16:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by arc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After you install it , right click on the icon go to property then go to compatibility then put a check on little window were it says windows 95 but change windows 95 go down to windows 2000 click OK and it will run.
2006-11-01 16:26:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ck the system req on game if it play on xp it will work
2006-11-01 16:21:12 · answer #7 · answered by john h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The computer will blow up!
2006-11-01 16:26:15 · answer #8 · answered by thegodfather 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋