HISTORY

• Windows 2000 is a line of operating systems

produced by Microsoft for use on personal
computers, business desktops, laptops, and
servers.

• It was released on 17th February 2000.

• It was succeeded by Windows XP for

desktop systems in October 2001 and
Windows Server 2003 for servers in April
2003.
 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
• Windows 2000 is based NT kernel and is
sometimes referred to as Windows NT 5.0.

• It is a Multiprocessing System and supports

up to 2 processors of the x86 32-bit and 64-bit
architecture

• Minimum requirements for installation are : -

Intel Pentium Processor with 133MHz
speed.
32mb Main Memory.
650 mb of free Hard Disk Space.
 FEATURES
• Faster Multitasking.

• Personalized Menu.

• IP Security Support.

• Encrypted File systems.

 Features ( continued).
• Multilanguage Version.

• Plug and Play.

• Net Meeting.

• Setup Manager
 Disadvantages
• Windows 2000 have poor
graphics.
• Win2000 doesn't have wireless
support .
• If an installation doesn't work,
their only recourse is to wipe out
everything by reformatting the
disk drive and reinstalling the
operating system and all their
applications.
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