Question : How do I install HP Photosmart Plus All-in-One Printer - B209a on Windows 2000 Professional?

I am using Windows 2000 Professional. My daughter gave me the HP Photosmart Plus All-in-One Printer for Christmas and I cannot get it installed. My OS is immediately rejected during automatic install. Is it possible to install this printer manually and how would I go about doing that? I would like all of the features to work, but I am mostly only concerned with being able to print.

My PC meets all system requirements with the exception of the OS. I do not want to upgrade, and I am frustrated by the fact that Windows 2000 is not supported (I realize it is an old OS, but I still want to keep it. I really cannot afford an upgrade right now.)

Any help or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer : How do I install HP Photosmart Plus All-in-One Printer - B209a on Windows 2000 Professional?

it's not supported dear,
Compatible operating systems
 Windows Vista (R) (32 and 64-bit); Windows XP (SP1 or higher [32-bit]); Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/hk/en/ho/WF06b/18972-18972-238444-410635-410635-3777155-3777158.html

It could also be related to MSI...MS  installer version, windows 2000 is now totally obsolete and no new updates for the windows installer is available.
You may need a newer version to install software
extract:
The Windows Installer (previously known as Microsoft Installer[1]) is an engine for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software on modern Microsoft Windows systems.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Installer
You'll see this more often if you keep windows 2000 sign of the times sorry to say.
Merete