Windows 2000 Professional, Server and Datacenter

Microsoft Windows 2000 (aka Windows 2k) released on February 17, 2000. It released after Windows 98 SE and before Windows ME, but not based on MS-DOS. The UI of Win 2000 looks like Windows ME (Millennium Edition), but the core technology is not same.

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Win2000 looks clean and simply solid in design. But actually it was over simplified with boring icons.

It was famous for its strict security. That is why it was used by banks, governments departments and other institutions where security was first priority.

Being honest, Win2000 was not a pleasant release. Its interface and graphics were so boring. The boot time took much time as compared to Windows 98. However, it was more stable.

The official support of Windows 2000 ended in 2010.

Windows 2000 Editions

Three editions released for Windows 2000

Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Windows 2000 Datacenter

How to install Windows 2000 from USB/CD

Once you have created ultimate Windows 2000 bootable USB using the Rufus of any other tool (as mentioned above), you are ready to install Windows 2000 using this USB flash drive.

Make sure you have Windows 2000 installation USB disc with you. Plug this flash drive into USB port of computer, then start (or restart) computer and follow these steps:

Press boot menu key (usually F9 for most computers) and select USB drive from the list.
Press any key on your keyboard when prompted.
Windows installation files will take a while to load and Windows 2000 installer setup will start.

Follow the on screen step by step instructions to continue and finish installation.

How to install Windows 2000 on Virtual Machines?

For some reason, if you want to install Windows 2000 on virtual machines like VirtualBox or VMware etc. Here is a brief guide for these type of applications.

How to install Windows 2000 on VirtualBox?

First of all, download VirtualBox for Windows 2000 (if you do not have it already).

Download Windows 2000 ISO image from download section (above on top of this page)
Launch VirtualBox and start creating new virtual machine.
Now select Windows 2000 ISO image and accept default settings.
Start virtual machine you just created and continue with Windows 2000 setup installer.

Installation on VirtualBox is almost same to normal installation on real computer.

How to install Windows 2000 on VMware

First of all, download VMware (if you do not have it already).

Download Windows 2000 ISO image from download section (above on top of this page)
Launch VMware and start creating new virtual machine.
Now select Windows 2000 ISO image and accept default settings.
Start virtual machine you just created and continue with Windows 2000 setup installer.

Installation on VirtualBox is almost same to normal installation on real computer.

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