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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Stability over features
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Summary: Win2k is overall very good. "Quality" gets a 4 only because Microsoft has yet to fix problems with their 'active desktop' and I doubt they will be fixed in XP: ...
Summary: Win2k is overall very good. "Quality" gets a 4 only because Microsoft has yet to fix problems with their 'active desktop' and I doubt they will be fixed in XP: Microsoft prefers adding in new features rather than fixing old features which still have wrinkles to be ironed out. "Features" meaning how well Win2k being the amalgamation of NT stability + Win98 multimedia capability. "Stability" is top-notch. For an OS which uses ~750 Mb of disk space, Win2K is great. Mac OS X (OX) takes a mammoth 1.5 Gb disk space, and Win XP has a ludicrous 2 Gb requirement -- so obviously I'm not switching to either platform. Win2k is quite ideal. "Support" - Look at Microsoft's wealth and the salaries of the CEOs. Combine that with how not all bugs get fixed (and yet how new OS releases seem to fix more problems than Service Packs), and it is clear Microsoft should not be asking tons of money for support calls. They are a monopoly; they find new ways to get consumers to upgrade. They could be respectable and civil enough to give out free support. (just wait until MS starts laying off their workers...) If Microsoft doesn't fix existing problems (and reduce the size of its OS, of which the reasons are technical and many as to why size DOES matter in an operating system). Microsoft needs to fix its product NOW or else XP's replacement 1~2 years from now will not even sell. Even the most non-technical person can't consistently be fooled.)
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Finally, I can leave my PC on all the time.
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Summary: I love this OS. I used to run Windows 98 and was afraid to upgrade because of poor games support. When I finally did, I was impressed at how well ...
Summary: I love this OS. I used to run Windows 98 and was afraid to upgrade because of poor games support. When I finally did, I was impressed at how well it did run games. Sure, I had to spend some time getting some new drivers but that time was well worth it. Two words: Task Manager! I recommend this OS to anyone who wants to fall in love with their computer all over again.
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Comperable to the Win 3.1 to win 95 upgrade
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Summary: I have been using this operating system for the past 8 months now. I have never been as pleased with an OS as I am with this one. Stability is ...
Summary: I have been using this operating system for the past 8 months now. I have never been as pleased with an OS as I am with this one. Stability is one of a kind. The only minor problem that it has is that there are some hardware/software out there that will not run on it. Other than that, if you can afford to buy it, IT IS A MUST BUY!
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Great for Stability and Security
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Summary: If you're searching for an Operating System that let you work without problems : Windows 2000 Pro is for you. But if you use your computer for multimedia, such as ...
Summary: If you're searching for an Operating System that let you work without problems : Windows 2000 Pro is for you. But if you use your computer for multimedia, such as mp3 and online videos, for e-mails or for gaming, you should think about upgrading to Windows XP Home Edition or Windows 98 SE, but do not upgrade to Windows ME. Windows 2000 Pro has some problems with peripherals and compatibility, but it offers great performances and a lot of Stability. If you're thinking about upgrading your PC to Windows 2000 Pro, you should also consider Windows XP Pro, that is the new version of Windows 2000.
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The Best Ever
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Summary: I am again and again amazed by Win2K. Over the last three months the system has never had a fatal error, and I as more and more product updates comeout ...
Summary: I am again and again amazed by Win2K. Over the last three months the system has never had a fatal error, and I as more and more product updates comeout for it, I am able to play all the games I ever wanted. About the only problem that I really have with it is the fact that it takes a minute to boot, and only a minute. From what I have been reading about XP I will not upgrade. Win 2K is where I am staying...for now.
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Way better than windows xp!
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Summary: If you have tried multiple os use 2k pro its the most stable and the best I used xp for two weeks and felt better when I switched back
Summary: If you have tried multiple os use 2k pro its the most stable and the best I used xp for two weeks and felt better when I switched back
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Very stable
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Summary: It is one year that I'm using win2k(sp2 by now) NO CRUSHES!...but one thing is bad it not handles all games ...I do not know anything about ...
Summary: It is one year that I'm using win2k(sp2 by now) NO CRUSHES!...but one thing is bad it not handles all games ...I do not know anything about XP...hope it is gonna be better afer about year from now....
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Very smooth and stable
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Summary: I was able through work to go to Microsoft's XP training seminar. I think this is their best attempt so far (even though the requirements are a bit hefty- ...
Summary: I was able through work to go to Microsoft's XP training seminar. I think this is their best attempt so far (even though the requirements are a bit hefty- but then again, all the new systems out nowadays should support it). Microsoft overhauled the OS a bit...added CD creation capabilities, DVD through decoder, an Unzipping program built in, customizable desktop, more stability, and much, much more too numerous to mention here. And the very "controversial" activation is nothing spectacular at all. Microsoft been doing it for years and just started it here in the U.S. with Office XP. If you have an internet connection, you're activated in mere seconds, if that long. I say if that's what they have to do to prevent piracy, then so be it. Take it and run with it. According to Microsoft, you can put it on another system, you just have to completely uninstall it from the system it was previously on. Simple as that. I'm impressed by XP and to those of you who obtain it, you'll be too.
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Best Then The Rest!
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Summary: I've been using Windows since Win95, the main problems were stability, now, with 2000, i haven't encountered even one crash, i've been using it for 6 months ...
Summary: I've been using Windows since Win95, the main problems were stability, now, with 2000, i haven't encountered even one crash, i've been using it for 6 months now, even Win ME has crash problems, LONG LIVE 2000!
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Dream OS!
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Summary: Best OS ever. Instlled XP and really like it. If you rate XP under 3, I guess you never use it.
Summary: Best OS ever. Instlled XP and really like it. If you rate XP under 3, I guess you never use it.
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
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