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<h2>Compatibility Issues</h2> | <h2>Compatibility Issues</h2> | ||
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<li>Use "-vga cirrus" to have a fully functioning vga card</li> | <li>The default vga card does not work well. Use "-vga cirrus" to have a fully functioning vga card</li> | ||
<li>Use "-soundhw soundblaster" for an audio card</li> | <li>Use "-soundhw soundblaster" for an audio card</li> | ||
<li>Use "-net nic,model=rtl8139 -net user" to enable networking</li> | <li>Use "-net nic,model=rtl8139 -net user" to enable networking</li> | ||
<li> Avoid using the i82557b NIC because it crashes Windows 2000</li> | |||
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<h2>Programs you may want to use</h2> | <h2>Programs you may want to use</h2> | ||
[http://download.cnet.com/Doom-95-demo/3001-7441_4-10000740.html?hlndr=1 Doom 95 demo] | |||
<h2>Tips</h2> | <h2>Tips</h2> | ||
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<h2>Notes</h2> | <h2>Notes</h2> | ||
Networking might not be working. | Networking might not be working. | ||
<h2>Pictures</h2><BR> | |||
[[File:Windows2000.png|300px|Windows 2000 with several applications open]] | |||
Last updated on April 24, 2016 | Last updated on April 24, 2016 | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 24 April 2016
Windows 2000 in QEMU
Why would you want to use Windows 2000
- very stable
- easy to use
- low system requirements
- runs faster than Windows XP in QEMU.
Suggested command-line
qemu-system-i386 -hda <hard drive file> -m 384 -boot c -vga cirrus -net nic,model=rtl8139 -net user -usb -soundhw sb16
Compatibility Issues
- The default vga card does not work well. Use "-vga cirrus" to have a fully functioning vga card
- Use "-soundhw soundblaster" for an audio card
- Use "-net nic,model=rtl8139 -net user" to enable networking
- Avoid using the i82557b NIC because it crashes Windows 2000
Programs you may want to use
Tips
- You can send control-alt-delete to Windows by opening QEMU's monitor window and typing "sendkey ctrl-alt-delete". QEMU's monitor window can be accessed by typing control-alt-2.
- The task manager can be accessed by typing taskmgr under Start->Run.
Notes
Networking might not be working.
Pictures
Last updated on April 24, 2016