Given the instability and severe security risks of forcing AnyDesk to run, it's wise to consider alternatives that are genuinely compatible. The key is to use software that was also designed with Windows 2000 in its development lifecycle.

AnyDesk requires APIs that are completely missing from the base release of Windows 2000.

Legacy versions of AnyDesk use older TLS and security protocols that are vulnerable to modern hacking techniques.

On a , AnyDesk 3.5.1 achieves:

However, the goal of controlling your retro entertainment center from a modern device is 100% achievable. Skip AnyDesk. Embrace or a simple KVM switch .