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Question

What is the best windows version for slow pc

Sep 11, 2015 3:11PM PDT

based on the Top 5 Windows OS List: Top 5 Windows Version with Least Bugs

Is it true that Windows 2000 was target by hacker the most?

My old PC is running windows 2000 and i don't think the pc spec can handle windows 7 yet.

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Maybe. Here's what I know.
Sep 11, 2015 3:20PM PDT

W2K was left without a patch for a known exploit. XP is based on W2K and was pretty patched up plus got a few patches even after it's end day arrived.

I'd skip XP, Vista and find my cheapest version of 7,8 or 10 whichever I could find drivers for. Many old W2K machines will never see drivers for newer Windows.

It's a shame you left out machine details.

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(NT) Depending on your requirements, you could try Linux Mint.
Sep 11, 2015 4:58PM PDT
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PC is like 6 years old
Sep 12, 2015 10:55AM PDT

My desktop pc is really old. I think its time to buy a new one

Which pc is good to buy at around $700?

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How about something like this?
Sep 12, 2015 11:04AM PDT
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Must it be a desktop?
Sep 12, 2015 11:12AM PDT

Here's a sub 500 laptop from Amazon's best seller list.

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-C55-C5241-Laptop-Intel/dp/B010SBAJDS/ref=zg_bs_565108_1

And to make the transition easier, a word about Classic Shell and Ninite.

http://www.howtogeek.com/201354/ninite-is-the-only-safe-place-to-get-windows-freeware/

Install Classic Shell, enjoy. OK I find folk that haven't been in the market since W2K often resist the passing of the ODD (Optical Disc Drive.) It's 20 bucks for the thing I use 10 times a year.

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Here's what I use on former XP computer
Sep 12, 2015 5:48PM PDT