dowser

Is there any limitations running games if I install W2K server rather than professional workstation? I have licenses for both and want to install server for work related reasons.....but still want to play games occasionally!

Thanks, Richard

Fatman

If I recall correctly, Server doesn't have DirectX support. I believe that's the case. Hmm... or was that just for Windows Server 2003 versus WinXP?

Is dual-booting an option (if the above is true)?

snowcrash

yes use pro not server...

dowser

Thanks for the quick advice! Pro it is then.

Richard

Fatman

Actually, you might be alright with Server. Seems like it does have DX support after all. Otherwise, how could this issue exist? It must be SW2003 that doesn't have DX support after all. Sorry!

Just make sure it's patched-up. SP4 is the current one.

snowcrash

i used server before and yes it supports DX but 1/2 my games didn't like running on it at all with buggered graphics or just not responding

so i then moved to 2K pro, and im now on XP Pro and have no issues.

jjones

win2k pro can only have 10 active "shares" to its files. if it is going to be used as a fileserver then user the server software, if you want it as a workstation use the pro software.

aint really rocket science is it.

andymar00

also most workstation virus, firewall software etc will not run on server you will need server versions

mj

have run all my games on W2K with no probs whatsover. best OS going in my huble opinion.