Y2K

[Bogeyman]

How serious a problem is Y2K for a home computer that is several years old, running WIN 95? Do you think it could cause the OS to shutdown? If it is a problem, what should be done? Thanks.

[bdunn]

not to much to worry about. Microsoft will give you the y2k patch if you visit their website and register they'll send you a cd Gratis

[Starbuck]

Hi Bogeyman; Here's a LINK (http://www.year2000.com/) to your questions about Y2K. It's a great site, and will help you decide what to do.

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[This message has been edited by Starbuck (edited December 03, 1999).]

[AlienDyne]

If your system's BIOS can't rollover between 1999 and 2000, then you have a major problem.

How you can test it? Do something simple:
Bootup and change the time to 23:55 and the date to 12-31-99. Powerdown and wait for until 5-7 minutes. Then bootup again and check the time and the date. Is it 00:01, 01-01-00? If so, it's ok. If not, I'm afraid you have to find a way to upgrade your BIOS.
You must worry for the BIOS first and then for your Operating System.

I hope these helped you a bit...

AlienDyne

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