want to update my windows 2000--need to run better stuff--xp has been out for a while now--so can I download it free somewhere
2007-06-20 07:51:23 · 11 answers · asked by islandboosky 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No, it's not free (and doing so is illegal), but if you want a free operating system I reccommend switching to linux, it is a free, open source O.S. A particular version you can switch to is Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you'll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools.
2007-06-20 07:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Samuel Adams 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The yellow exclamation is a warning that something is not working properly with that audio visual. Try turning off your computer completely, ..with the button .. not with the computer..do it manually. Then before windows safe mode can come up, press f8 and hold it down .. you will hear a lot of clicking, that's not a problem, it's just bypassing windows again...but when it's forced to do that, it should give you more options to turn on windows without safe mode.. even if you have an audio visual conflict/problem, it still should start out of safe mode. good luck
2016-05-20 23:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. And especially if you want to be "up to date", as Microsoft's new Genuine Advantage will not allow you to download any Windows Updates without a legit copy.
If you do want to upgrade, go to a samller computer store, and you should be able to pick up a legit copy of XP for around $50-75.
Well worth it, and will save you a ton of headaches.
Cheers
2007-06-20 07:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you updated windows 2000 at Update site ?
I think almost stopped now. sure about Win 98. ( no more updates since july 2006)
You can buy an Upgrade pack for lesser price. ( say $50)
Or try a search in Ebay.
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2007-06-20 08:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by essbebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so but if you do download it for free,the newest updates for window xp wont be downloaded because it will be a pirated version of it.
2007-06-20 07:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant DL windows free unless you want bill gates to have his hitmen come get you. but you can DL a free ver. of linix, wich is ok no one will arrest you for that.
2007-06-20 07:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by dudedawg20 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god. No offense, but you are crazy. XP FOR FREE IS ILLEGAL!!! One more time, ILLEGAL.
If you really want to do it, then go to http://www.mininova.org and search for anything you want.
You need a BitTorrent client like Azureus, BitTorrent, or uTorrent.
2007-06-20 07:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by davrukin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Almost imposible with microsoft. You need activation codes and you can't use them more than once.
2007-06-20 07:54:47 · answer #8 · answered by Scott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhh NO unless u steal it
2007-06-20 07:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by Jake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, go buy it
2007-06-20 07:58:00 · answer #10 · answered by Linux Root Error 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋