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Server 2008, windows 2000 client os

  • 22-11-2010 04:21PM
    #1
    Paddyo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭


    Hi

    Can anyone tell me if a computer with a Windows 2000 OS will work with Windows Server 2008 R2?

    Thanks in advance

    Paddyo


Comments

  • #2
    Static M.e.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,105 ✭✭✭Static M.e.


    Yes -- The only problem you might have is with IE6.. as a general client on a domain, its not a problem.


  • #3
    rolion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,233 ✭✭✭rolion


    It will work for basic netwrok stuff but if you want to go deeper such as policies ,antivirus and other applications ...you'll see the limitations !

    Not sure if you will find AV for W2000...also,most of the Group Policies are requiring minim XP and you'll need them to restrict access and permissions for those "little angels" down the primary school :)


  • #4
    Static M.e.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,105 ✭✭✭Static M.e.


    Exactly, it will work but I wouldn't recommend it. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 2000 so no more updates / fixes either


  • #5
    BaconZombie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,814 ✭✭✭BaconZombie


    You will also not be able to do AD in native mode.


  • #6
    swampgas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,644 ✭✭✭swampgas


    Paddyo wrote: »
    Hi

    Can anyone tell me if a computer with a Windows 2000 OS will work with Windows Server 2008 R2?

    Thanks in advance

    Paddyo

    Stupid question - but why not upgrade? Just curious.


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