will fsx or fs9 run on a system that is running windows 2000?
It was never meant to be a gaming platform.
FS9, yes.
http://astore.amazon.com/cuteseller08-20/detail/B000096L71
FSX. I don't think so.
http://www.fsinsider.com/About/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Technical-Questions/What-are-the-minimum-system-requirements.htm
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