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Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: B2300079
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- 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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Exceptional. Never listen to the folklore.
by meisinscotland on November 16, 2006
Pros: Extremely stable, fast, secure
Cons: Boot time could be better, but I hardly reboot anyway.
Summary: I couldn't say enough. Of all the Microsoft bashing people must have ignored Windows NT completely. More stable than Windows XP will ever be, I have found Windows 2000 ...
Summary: I couldn't say enough. Of all the Microsoft bashing people must have ignored Windows NT completely. More stable than Windows XP will ever be, I have found Windows 2000 Pro to be a truly dedicated OS that will run contemporary software, most games (despite it's business-class) and will allow you to compute with confidence.
With it's intuitive Win9x interface, it looks ready to go without being daunting, yet it is not Win9x by a long stretch. Based entirely on 32 bit Windows NT, Microsoft squeezed every little hint of DOS out of this OS, and it was such as good OS, that they based the Windows XP Operating System on it.
The Uptime is easily server-like and reboot is only necessary when you configure a new device, make a big registry change or hack the hack in MSConfig. What I said in my summary? Ignore the folklore about MS instability. The only thing I would recommend before connecting to the Internet is to turn off the Windows Messenger Service, either in the Services applet or via this website: http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
Other than that, Windows 2000 sets the ultimate goal in stability, security, usability, and proven dedication. Well done, MS!3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best OS Microsoft ever put out.
by Shinsha on March 24, 2009
Pros: Clean running with out being invasive and tweakable.
Cons: They no longer support it.
Summary: Microsoft should consider how much their users prefer this system when creating Windows 7.
Summary: Microsoft should consider how much their users prefer this system when creating Windows 7.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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One of the best Operating System to ever come out the of Microsoft camp
by DMarkus9 on November 7, 2007
Pros: Stable, Fast, Reliable
Cons: Slower Startup Less Harware drivers
Summary: For me it now Windows 2000 Professional now plays a utilitarian roll on my home net work. (Internet connection sharing, file storage/retrival computers..ect.) It is by me trusted ...
Summary: For me it now Windows 2000 Professional now plays a utilitarian roll on my home net work. (Internet connection sharing, file storage/retrival computers..ect.) It is by me trusted due to it's stability and speed and ease of use
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Gamers.. Come here
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Summary: I use my pc for gaming, multimedia and surfing. My first OS was 95, good at it's time. Win98 was a BIG improvement over it. Stable and easier. I'...
Summary: I use my pc for gaming, multimedia and surfing. My first OS was 95, good at it's time. Win98 was a BIG improvement over it. Stable and easier. I've used 98 for three years. Then came WinMe (The Dreaded). I formated my pc to install Me. After that I had to format every three months or so. It was a HUGE DISAPOINTMENT. Totally worth less cause most of games ran very slow on that OS. My friend recommended win2k for me and i tried it out. Sure i had to upgrade my drivers, but it was amazing! Interface is as smooth as Me but whole lot faster and stable. NEVER crashed! All my newer games plays faster on win2000. I love it. Also good choice for families where kids also use pc, and you're afraid they might kill your pc. Profile managment is as good as winNt. NOTE: Some older games may not run on win2k! So dual booting in win98 is an option.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Windows 2000 sucks as much as XP!! >:(
by Mert98 on September 26, 2012
Pros: What pros?!?
Cons: See my Windows XP review (except for the service packs)
Summary: DO NOT INSTALL THIS PIECE OF ****! UPGRADE TO VISTA SP1+ OR 7 RTM/SP1 OR 8 RP/RTM NOW!
Summary: DO NOT INSTALL THIS PIECE OF ****! UPGRADE TO VISTA SP1+ OR 7 RTM/SP1 OR 8 RP/RTM NOW!
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Windows 2000=An OS from God himself
by Windows7fan527 on February 14, 2012
Pros: Fast once up and running, probably the most stable OS ever(and i don't just mean out of windows i mean out mac,linux,etc.)Litterally i've only seen one win2000 computer crash in my life. I've seen hundreds of xp computers crash and xp is s**t.
Cons: Slow boot time and slow on certain computers
Summary: Supports Firefox 10, Firefox most recent browser. And with the right specs you can run youtube, facebook, pretty much every modern site. Even for today (2012) the compatibility is great (...
Summary: Supports Firefox 10, Firefox most recent browser. And with the right specs you can run youtube, facebook, pretty much every modern site. Even for today (2012) the compatibility is great (Not as great as Xp but Xp sucks in my opinion so who cares). Sure you can't run the newest version of office word or you can't play crisis or call of duty. But for being 12 years old the compatibility is not all that bad when you think about.2000 definitely will and alredy has gone down as one of the best operating systems ever. I mean literally God worked for Microsoft and made this OS. The reason os like Me sucked was becuase they had no one else to hire so they hired the devil and the devil made it a pan in the ass just to annoy people, since well, that's what he does. It the same with xp except he brainwashed everyone into thinking it's good when in reality it just sucks. Sadly 2000 is seeing its final days since Microsoft ended support 2 years ago in 2010 and certain programs are no longer supported by it. Beat none the less it will be in my opinion the best os ever and will be impossible to beat. (Notice: Any errors or problems you have in 2000 is God's punishment for your sins;)
The second to last line was not expose to have "Beat" in the beginning.
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The best Operating System ever made by Microsoft
by trompfy on April 24, 2011
Pros: It never crashes so you don't have to keep reformatting your hard drive.
Cons: It doesn't come with the System Restore, it is only included in Windows XP/Vista/7.
Summary: Margaret told me it runs much faster and it is a more stable then any other operating system because it never crashes.
Summary: Margaret told me it runs much faster and it is a more stable then any other operating system because it never crashes.
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Insurpassable for casual surfing and word-processing
by midibluenote on August 12, 2010
Pros: Fast, lean, practical layout, with none of the redundancies and visual fluff of XP. This OS is faster than XP and Vista for speed if your PC's processor is under 1G and and easier to navigate . I've been using it since 3/02.
Cons: There is nothing I don't like about it, especially after having tried the cartoony Windows XP. I do wish it had the number of games Windows 98 Plus came with, but oh well...
Summary: Some people say the boot time is slow. This entirely depends on the number and type of applications you have starting at boot-up. Turn your messengers and spoyware programs on ...
Summary: Some people say the boot time is slow. This entirely depends on the number and type of applications you have starting at boot-up. Turn your messengers and spoyware programs on manually, once you have entered Windows. (I also suggest the use of a file eraser to keep your PC fast). My boot-up time is about 60 seconds.
For stability and speed, this OS blows away both Windows 98 and XP. It is particularly good if you refuse to give up your PIII. Do I want to go out and spend a grand on a new tower that is capable of handling Windows 7? Heck, no. Don't believe the hype. With Windows 2000, you get what you need, without all the junk you don't.
It will not accept IE7, but with Firefox, who needs IE7. (IE6 is still my main browser). With a broadband internet connection, a file eraser and registry tool, as well as frequent defragmentation, my Windows 2000 system is much faster than a lot of my friends' XP and Vista systems. Admittedly, this has a lot to do with configuration, but I guess my ultimate point, here, is that for the casual surfer and word processer, there is a lot being offered, these days, that you just do not need. I run it on a 600Mhz processor with 640 RAM and a 15G harddrive and I couldn't be happier. I read the horror stories about other, newer systems and just cruise on by. -
Very stable
by pentium4forever on March 14, 2006
Pros: Stable operating system
Cons: Slower at boot-up
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Really easy to use OS.
Pros: Really to use networking options. Really easy to setup. Easier to setup and run programs then windows 98.
Cons: Slow startup.
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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