This is a list of commonly needed Windows 2000 compatible drivers for primarily newer hardware. Some of the drivers here have been modified to be compatible with Windows 2000 while others are unmodified and officially support the OS.
Some of the drivers may require BlackWingCat's Extended Core to be installed, or an install made with"YSI_Win2kPro_R3.iso", if they do it will be noted as (EXCORE REQUIRED).
Some of the drivers here may also require an installation made with "YSI_Win2kPro_R3.iso", they will be noted as (R3 ISO REQUIRED).
If you want a driver to be added to this page, tell me the driver you want and I will consider adding it.
Graphics:
NVIDIA 359.06 Display Driver (MODDED, EXCORE REQUIRED):
Info: This is the newest display driver for NVIDIA graphics cards, modified to work on Windows 2000 by BlackWingCat. It is compatible with Fermi (400/500 series) all the way to Maxwell (900 series), and is compatible with both GeForce and Quadro variants. Please note that this driver does not include the NVIDIA Control Panel so keep that in mind.
Note: HDMI audio driver is a null driver
Installation: Extract archive and install "nv4_dispi.inf" in Device Manager.
Download: https://mega.nz/file/BXwxGaaY#5fFUzPfDzOdIQWULORW0JqV_lCcEk7eE0pBzzVTd1Xo
NVIDIA 197.45 Display Driver (MODDED):
Info: For Tesla (GeForce 8 series to 200 series) architecture cards. Modded by BlackWingCat. Does not include NVIDIA Control Panel.
Installation: Install from exe.
Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2_r3rY0LTEZH5hLTyBFCdCCVXmFEYOF/view
NVIDIA Forceware 94.24:
Info: Latest official Geforce driver by NVIDIA. Should be used on Geforce FX to 7 series cards.
Installation: Install from exe.
Download: https://mega.nz/file/sHJBFQCD#Inh2sUQK7t2dFJoewBde3AZzKXAzsEO0_4uVqZ-RhcA
AMD Catalyst 13.4 with 14.4 Device IDs (MODDED):
Info: This is the newest display driver for AMD/ATI graphics cards for Windows 2000. Originally modified by BlackWingCat, it was later modded again by Carlos S. M. to support more graphics cards than it did originally. It supports HD 5000 series all the way to HD 7000 series and select RX 200 series cards. Please note that this driver does not include the Catalyst Control Center however it can be installed separately by using a version from an older driver.
Installation: Extract archive and install "CX160982.inf" in Device Manager, Use "AtihdXP3.inf" for HDMI audio.
Download: https://mega.nz/file/ks5SHQrR#ghx_OVdWxi-jSeM6cwj2yIHRylNlF3HE4Ru-PbWYF1A
AMD Catalyst 12.4 (MODDED):
Info: Older modded AMD Radeon driver by BlackWingCat. Use for HD 2000 to HD 4000 series cards. Does not include Catalyst Control Center.
Installation: Extract archive and install "CX160982.inf" in Device Manager, Use "AtihdXP3.inf" for HDMI audio.
Download: https://mega.nz/file/FHJzhShC#dK_DmuKy3yPjYqWnbEJFA49UB8OUFTpGkt5ZO1UdLcE
ATI Catalyst 6.11:
Info: use on x1000 series PCI-E cards
dl: https://mega.nz/file/wGIF0apI#VDK2Qs7qIUHpKrlkfMRijekm_XoalrD9spFLEehNIT4
Intel HD Graphics Driver: (MODDED, R3 ISO REQUIRED)
Info: This is the newest display driver for Intel HD Graphics for Windows 2000, modified to work on the OS by BlackWingCat. It is compatible with all Intel HD Graphics up to HD 4000.
Installation: Run installer exe
Download: https://mega.nz/file/pe5xSCJZ#O0zrhTXr6xCeBQnCKsYf5NGKBSJ-FnNwN3_OKCk7x7E
Intel Haswell HD Graphics Driver: (MODDED, R3 ISO REQUIRED)
Info: Really sketchy modified Intel "Embedded" HD Graphics Driver that is compatible with some Haswell IGPs (non ULV). The control panel utility requires Net Framework 3.5 to work properly, and it has not been tested.
Download: https://mega.nz/file/QaQwRLQK#JcdPzpbbsAijM8dpTbqF8T9JHSD3jnW6fKUNzoCSuXg
Intel GMA Graphics Driver:
Info: This is the latest official driver for Intel GMA Graphics for Windows 2000 and XP. It supports 3 series and 4 series chipset GMA.
Installation: Run installer exe
Download: https://mega.nz/file/oSYA1YiK#HEx66uIZfElHQCYFe1xHZtk0hRuHp31PUmQcgsL67PQ
Intel GMA Graphics Driver #2:
Info: Same thing as above but slightly older, as it supports 945 and 965 series GMA instead.
Installation: Run installer exe
Download: https://mega.nz/file/JTYxkYzL#OH8acA-mPZHLjZ73HtD6yUYAuOKoo4j2MErs0LU4tXI
Network (LAN):
Realtek PCI-E LAN Driver:
Info: This is the latest Realtek PCI-E Ethernet driver for Windows 2000 and XP(64), made in February 2018.
Installation: Extract archive and install "Netrtle.inf" located in the "WIN2000" folder in Device Manager.
Intel LAN Driver (MODDED, EXCORE REQUIRED SOMETIMES):
Info: This is the newest Intel LAN driver for Windows 2000, modded by BlackWingCat. It supports LAN controllers up to around 2014 (i218 series). Depending on your controller, you may need ExCore (primarily on i21X series).
Note: If your LAN speed is slow (ex: 10 Mbps when it should be 1.0 Gbps), go in to the device properties of the LAN controller, click the advanced tab, and change the value of "Speed and Duplex" from "Auto Negotiation" to the appropriate speed.
Installation: dig around and figure out which inf you need and install in device manager lmao
Download: https://mega.nz/file/0W5mnYjA#1WBn7Q7fIRP-ZElcjW9aCrDQJLEN3BbT1oLDIyFcQfo
Intel LAN Driver (OFFICIAL):
Info: This is the latest official Intel LAN driver for Windows 2000. It supports LAN controllers up to around 2008-2009.
Installation: Run installer exe
Download: https://mega.nz/file/UXIFHQ4a#nnc_13jSDu2U7cebnScYDY-EKr4OVpEHq5SanQqMI3o
Atheros AR8131 LAN Driver:
Info: what it says on the tin
Installation: inf
DL: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/534516930359590930/931259643672539187/ar8131_ethernet.zip
Network (Wireless):
Ralink USB Wireless Driver:
Info: what it says on the tin
DL: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/626169013994520586/929782069213683802/rt_usb_wifi_combo.7z
Sound (HDA):
Realtek HDA Sound Driver:
Info: This is the latest Realtek HDA Driver for Windows 2000 and XP(64). It supports HDA solutions up to around 2014-2015.
Installation: Run installer exe (or extract installer and install using inf)
Download: https://mega.nz/#!5oxEmIBY!j6q_dtrq0GsIjftxgMBGtMY4VVb9sSCezT-lEeSkFRY
Conexant HDA Sound Driver:
Info: This is a driver for Conexant HDA sound solutions, modded for Windows 2000 originally by BlackWingCat and later Carlos S. M.
Installation: extract archive and install "X87QPE5a.inf" located in the "W2K" folder in device manager.
Download: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/288405084709191680/706894075122548776/Cnxnt3651w2k11.7z
Miscellaneous drivers:
ASMedia USB 3.X Driver (MODDED, EXCORE REQUIRED):
Installation: Extract archive, install in device manager using infs
NOTE: reverted back to 2019 version, also (probably) included in R3.
DL: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/534516930359590930/913309002417446973/ASMXHCI_2K.zip
XP USB Composite Device Driver ported to Windows 2000 (MODDED):
Info: This driver is intended to fix a Code 10 problem device when using a USB Composite Device on a USB 3.X controller that uses "AMDXHC" driver (such as Intel, AMD, VIA, Renesas, and NEC). For any other USB controller, you do not need this, the default USB Composite Device driver that comes with Windows 2000 works just fine.
Installation: Extract archive, install in device manager using infs
Note: No longer needed as of R3 ISO, issue is now resolved.
DL: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/534516930359590930/810551364500717578/XP_CCGP.zip
ASMedia 106x SATA Driver (BETA, MODDED):
Installation: Extract archive, install in device manager using inf in "i386" folder. (NOT BOOTABLE)
DL: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/534516930359590930/798043523865116672/YSI_ASMAHCI.zip
HPET (PNP0103) Driver:
Installation: Install inf in device manager.
Note: Not needed as of R2.3+ ISO
DL: https://mega.nz/file/MSAygT6b#ZxwdeFmUy-cgacsxq5atRx1YqJNVUhcR6ENEGhxW3ys
NEC ACPI Module Driver (ACPI0004):
Installation: Install inf in device manager.
Note: Not needed as of R2.3+ ISO
DL: https://mega.nz/file/kPAQAb7B#S7QBpwFR6xjGKZUOEq2qvAKAd3SrVoSb2dJW1KJ61LQ
ATI Catalyst Control Center 6.11:
Info: For use with newer Radeon drivers. Requires NET Framework 2.0 to be installed.
Installation: Extract Archive and run setup.exe
DL: https://mega.nz/file/MDZFEaib#8af-G_CxbgwO8TDnkbUH0tnhDSpnnQs4kkiUFHy5Log
