You're absolutely right—continuing to use Windows 2000 can be quite risky, especially as hardware ages and becomes increasingly difficult to replace. While it’s understandable that some legacy systems might still rely on it due to compatibility issues with specialized hardware, it's definitely worth exploring upgrade options or even virtualization solutions. Running the old system in a virtual machine could offer a temporary fix while transitioning to more modern hardware and software. It's better to address the issue proactively than to face a sudden failure down the road.