Windows 2000 Pro with VM Fusion

[CDHead]

I'm moving from Windows to the Mac. I have an iMac 24 with 3gb memory and 750gb disk storage on order. Until I can move completely to the Mac environment, I'll need to run my old Windows programs. I have a new OEM installation CD for Windows 2000 Pro, complete with the COA and product key.

I've not found any statement that Fusion will run this OS, but haven't seen a statement that I can't use it, either. My question is - can I run Windows 2000 Pro with Fusion? Thanks for any information and/or insights.

Claude Head

[admin]

can I run Windows

2000 Pro with Fusion?

Yes, along with just about any x86-based OS (before you ask, this doesn't include OS X). http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/system_requirements.html has a list of the officially supported OSes.

OEM versions might require a bit of tweaking, see

http://www.vmware.com/community/thread.jspa?threadID=101393 or

http://www.vmware.com/community/thread.jspa?threadID=102458

[Deryni]

You haven't looked at the System Requirements page for VMware Fusion?

http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/system_requirements.html

\* Windows 2000 Workstation SP4

OK... other than referring to it as Workstation instead of Professional....

[CDHead]

Thanks for your prompt response to my question. I've marked your reply as "helpful". I guess I won't be able to say it's correct or not until I actually receive my Mac and try it out. Thanks again.

[CDHead]

Thanks for your prompt response to my question. I've marked your reply as "helpful". I guess I won't be able to say it's correct or not until I actually receive my Mac and try it out. Thanks again.