Windows 2000

I didn't know about those. I'll try them and I'll share the results.

As I was told, to make it easier for other peoples to find, I should create a different topic for a different issues, so here's it. After dealing with tons of problems with that os (not even close to giving up), now it comes the part with the "drivers". I've tried the ones that blackwingcat posted in his blog, but they don't support Nvidia GTX 560. The ones that I have on a CD/DVD are for XP 32bit or newer, which I afcourse tried, without success. Ideas? - or maybe an modified .inf? - or I should install some of BlackWingCat's Unoffcial Updates?

I've finally figured out how to work with the integrated program with my Network Adapter... All I can say is, "WHY on the world this had to be so difficult?" - I was always trying some third party programs that were obviously not working properly with my hardware, but the integrated program, after you spend 2 days on it, you figure out how to connect...

I don't understand why are we still discussing the USBs when the problem was fixed... There's a different problem now. I don't seem to be able to find any third party connection manager. I've tried BVRP, QSS, the integrated in the WLAN Card and one more which I don't remember, but all of them seem to be giving me different errors. Most of the times saying that my WIFI password is wrong in some sort, but I even tried in open WiFi and it gives me another error.

Exactly. No more problems with any USB Device. By the way, can someone recommend me a good (or at least working) Windows 2000 Third-Party Wireless Connection Utility, because mine does work, however it doesn't have the abillity to connect to a wireless network or atleast I don't seem to be able to navigate it to. Any recommendations?

I've already tried reinstalling both of them, unfortunately, without any success... Also, the hotfix doesn't seem to be "downloadable" anymore. - as blackwingcat mentioned, Microsoft deleted all Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Anything else that could fix my issue? EDIT: There was 2 devices in device manager as "USB", but after installing different driver, they're now 4 from which 3 are recognized! - unfortunately the 4th is my mouse... I have few other things that I could try regarding "reinstalling drivers" EDIT: THIS FIXED EVERYTHING! I REALLY REALLY REALLY THANK YOU!

Fixed by installing Windows 2000 Professional... (It's strange... I know) After it's done installing, we'll see what's up with the drivers. EDIT: Now it doesn't give BSOD or anything, but it doesn't recognize the mouse at all... Only the red laser is working, while in the bios, the mouse works perfectly. EDIT: It doesn't detect ANY USB devices. Anything that would help to fix it? - I might end up using an internet WAN adapter and an PS2 mouse... EDIT: It seems like microsoft has a fix for me. My both USB devices (WIFI Adapter and Mouse) are being displayed in device manager with exclamation mark. HOTFIX: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/822568

I don't really know about Advanced Server, but Datacenter Server takes about 2.5GBs. - just to be sure, I have 100GB partition. (and now I have 900GBs unpartitioned space...) Once you ran out of space, I would recommend you to use an third party software, so you can create another partition.

Now I am going to order an PS/2 from the internet. Unfortunately, for the next 4 days I won't have access to the computer, but until then, I am open for ideas. Once I get access to the computer, I'll try using that file from Windows XP and I'll share the results, but as I said, until then, I am open also for another ideas. Before actually trying that file, I may try the update that you recommended to see if it actually changes something.

Would If I use usbhub20.sys from Windows XP help? - or it would make the things even worse?

Those are great news for Windows XP. I've heard a lot of complaints about missing driver for Intel HD 4400 for Windows XP...

Yes you're right. My keyboard is an PS/2 one. - and I am also going to purchase a PS/2 mouse, but that's not the only problem. I am using an USB WiFi Adapter, which I don't think I can get to work with USB 2.0 support disabled... That adapter is compatible with Windows 2000, so I don't think that I'll have any problems with the drivers there. About my hardware, I am trying to install Windows 2000 on an motherboard that supports only supports Windows XP or later... Fortunately, after thousands of fails, I managed to get Windows 2000 up and running. The only problem is actually getting USB support. Motherboard: AsRock H61M-DGS RAM: 8GB (Afcourse only 3.6 GB are recognized - I'll put my faster 4 GBs of RAM later this week) Video Card: Nvidia GTX 560 (I'll deal with it's drivers later... - BlackWingCat's support will be surely needed. ) Processor: Intel Core i5 3.3 GHz 4 cores (I can't boot the PC right now to tell the exact model, however it was fully recognized by Windows 2000) P.S. I want this exact version of Windows, no matter how good my hardware is and I'll do everything possible to get it up and running with no problems. Virtual machines don't do the job as good as an physical os would.

After successfully installed Windows 2000 on my machine, I get BSOD on start up "c000026c" and it says "Failed to Load Device Driver" - device driver: usbhub20. Once I disable USB 2.0 support from the BIOS it successfully boots the operating system, but I can't use my mouse. Any help?

Today I started installing Windows 2000 Advanced Server on my computer, but once it's at the part where it should start the graphical setup, I get this message: Invalid BOOT.INI file Booting from C:\winnt\ NTDETECT failed Any help? EDIT: The problem was fixed by installing Windows 2000 Datacenter server rather than Advanced server. After all, it seems like Windows 2000 Datacenter Server has better support for newer hardware rather than older versions.

Alright. I'll go with Advanced Server. ~ Thank You!

Basically, I am going to install Windows 2000 on my computer and I was wondering, which edition is the best for a newer hardware? Are "Advanced Server" and "Datacenter Server" more compatible? - if yes, what's better in the compatibility with newer hardware? (1) - Windows 2000 Professional (2) - Windows 2000 Server (3) - Windows 2000 Advanced Server (4) - Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Any help will be greatly appreciated.