Manage updates with the Download AppMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: B2300079
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- Bottom Line:
- Windows 2000 isn't for the gamer or the casual surfer, but if you have a yen for speed, stability, and some serious server tools, this business-class OS will do you right.
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CNET editors' review
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional price range: $19.98 - $99.99
- Reviewed by: Christopher Lindquist
- Reviewed on: 12/17/1999
The good: Stable; easy to install; runs better on laptops than Windows NT does; powerful, sophisticated server; excellent help files; its improved interface is easier to use than NT's.
The bad: Mediocre peripheral support; slow boot times; expensive server.
The bottom line: Windows 2000 isn't for the gamer or the casual surfer, but if you have a yen for speed, stability, and some serious server tools, this business-class OS will do you right.
User reviews
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The BEST of Windows NT (or any Windows)
Pros: Very stable, powerful security features, highly flexible, powerful administration tools. A "must have!" for any power user. If you are considering upgrading to XP Pro on your network (or are a single user who doesn't care about the fancy XP features), be
Cons: High price of $319 for full install. Does not have XP "Home user" features (for those who want them).
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The best windows there ever was
Pros: SOme programs doubled in speed when upgrading from 98. Stable as a rock. Has crashed only 3 times on me in 5 months of use. I go weeks without rebooting. With 98 I had to reboot daily. Almost like 98 without all the drawbacks. Runs faster than XP and seem
Cons: I tried using the upgrade software at first and it crashed my hard drive. Got a new hard drive and the full blown version and its been smooth sailing since.
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Unfortunuatly is does more than is says it does :)
Pros: Stable, user friendly, great for home and office.
Cons: It takes a bit longer to boot than others.
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froze 3x in 3 days
Pros: Looks great. Easy to use. Fast enough for me. Didn't like XP at all.
Cons: Freezes frequently and Ctrl+Alt+Delete does nothing. I bought it for stability, but it surely is not. The whole computer is NEW (3 days old) and it has frozen 3x in those three days. I don't play games---just surf and e-mail.
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The only stable version of windows
Pros: It is very stable, runs most legacy applications, and doesnt have the bloat of winXP
Cons: Has trouble with some older software.
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Microsoft's Best Windows
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Summary: In my opinion definetely the best Windows of them all. I have used Windows 95/98 SE, ME,XP both Home and Professional and Windows 2000 Professional is the best ...
Summary: In my opinion definetely the best Windows of them all. I have used Windows 95/98 SE, ME,XP both Home and Professional and Windows 2000 Professional is the best of them. It's stability is impressive (Pretty Much the same as Windows XP, they use the same system 'NFTS') Its speed is awesome except for booting the computer (start) which is kind of slow but not VERY (faster than 98's). It still has the windows classic style which is much more comfortable than the 'new' XP style in my opinion. It takes less space in your disk than XP does. The only 'bad' of it is that it doesnt come with the Windows Media Player that actually IS a player (it comes with the 6.4 version) and other features that come with XP. Don't think that XP's features are that good, for example the new feature in XP called 'Movie Maker' is a joke. XP comes with things that you dont even use. I discovered that after installing both XP and 2000 in different partisions, I entered windows Update and guess what... windows XP has like 35+ 'critical' updates while 2000 has less than 10. XP comes with IE (Internet explorer) 6 while 2000 with IE 5.01. There are almost no difference except for 'screen fit' which sets the picture in the windows size. But if you would like to have that feature you can download it to 2000 but I dont recomend it because you will need to update + more 10-20 critical updates to it! Windows XP vs. windows 2000, 2000 wins easy. Best Windows Ever...
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Best OS out there bar none!!!
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Summary: I've had windows '98, ME & now for the past 3+ month's i've had the pleasure of using window's 2000. What i'll say is it ...
Summary: I've had windows '98, ME & now for the past 3+ month's i've had the pleasure of using window's 2000. What i'll say is it has surpassed ny expectation's in that, i thought OS's were always buggy & you'd always encounter the odd or maybe obligatory error. Not with this OS!! I've had nothing but plain sailing all the way. Seriously, i've used '98 for year's & was never pleased with the (legendary) blue-screen-of-death. On encountering ME, i found the same operating system as '98, just with bell's & whistle's & now a disturbing sluggish feel to it. So in conclusion, 2000 is the best out there (& don't even get me started on the un-reliable bell & whistle ridden mess that is XP) & if you're looking for a stable, reliable, hassle free OS windows 2000 is your only choice!!
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Fewer headaches than XP
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Summary: I have fewer headaches and glitches with Win 2000 than Win XP. 2000 is stable & fast and thankfully lacks XP's neauseating cartoon interface...My PC had XP preloaded ...
Summary: I have fewer headaches and glitches with Win 2000 than Win XP. 2000 is stable & fast and thankfully lacks XP's neauseating cartoon interface...My PC had XP preloaded and I went back to Win 2000
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Best OS,Better than every Windows
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Summary: Best OS.It workes better than Winxp & winMe. don't ruin your time & money with WinXp.
Summary: Best OS.It workes better than Winxp & winMe. don't ruin your time & money with WinXp.
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video games crash constantly
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Summary: There seems to be problems with the way Win2K handles video on my older machines using 32 meg PCI video cards. I get regular crashes on different games in virtually ...
Summary: There seems to be problems with the way Win2K handles video on my older machines using 32 meg PCI video cards. I get regular crashes on different games in virtually the same way for both systems. If only on one I'd expect the card, but the video cards are different. The only consistency I get is consistent crashes.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft
- Part number: B2300079
- Description: Built on NT technology, Windows 2000 Professional offers rock-solid reliability and improved manageability that simplify desktop management. And its integrated Web capabilities and broad support for mobile computers and hardware devices make it easy for business users to connect to the Internet and work anywhere, anytime. Windows 2000 Professional is built upon the rock-solid reliability of Windows NT technology, which makes it significantly more reliable than either Windows 95 or Windows 98 technology. Reliability improvements in Windows 2000 Professional make it even more stable than Windows NT Workstation. Windows 2000 Professional offers high system uptime, dynamic system configuration and resilience to application failures. The support for standards-based security in Windows 2000 Professional protects corporate data in stand-alone and networked environments. Windows 2000 Professional offers a set of built-in tools that make it easier to deploy and manage. In addition, Windows 2000 Professional offers an intelligent user interface that adapts to the way users work thereby making the users more efficient. Windows 2000 Professional extends the capability of notebooks through support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Smart Battery and Advanced Virtual Private Network (VPN). It enables users to work anywhere, anytime through support for offline folders and files. The improved hardware support in Windows 2000 Professional includes support for the latest hardware standards, including Universal Serial Bus (USB), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), and IEEE 1394. Windows 2000 Professional is designed to make it easier for organizations to embrace the Internet. The built-in Internet Explorer (IE), a tightly integrated browser, provides users with a faster and richer Internet experience. With support for Dynamic HTML (DHTML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML), it offers a powerful platform for developers to create highly scalable end-to-end e-commerce and line-of-business web applications.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Language(s) English
- License pricing Standard
- Localization English
Operating System
- License Type Complete package
- License Qty 1 user
- License Pricing Standard
- Media CD-ROM
- Package Type Retail
System Requirements
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium - 133 MHz
- Min RAM Size 64 MB
- Min Hard Drive Space 2 GB
- Peripheral / Interface Devices Mouse or compatible device
Manufacturer info
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