Windows 2000 Professional Edition
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp. Part number: B23-00079
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- Specifications
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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
Windows 2000 Professional Edition price range: $75.74 - $150.00
- Reviewed by: Christopher Lindquist
- Reviewed on: 12/16/1999
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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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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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.
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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
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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! -
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.
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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.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
- Part number: B23-00079
- 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
- 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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