what are the demerits of windows 2000?
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demerits of window 2000 are the detection of viruses in this operating system,unlike windows 98 u can go to "msconfig" and see whether there is any corrupted file or a virus and can easily remove it my using "norton anti virus", in 2000 operating system this is not the case...this is the demerits of window 2000
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Go to this site:\nhttp://www.nextech.com/index.asp?TermServSpec.htm\nand\nhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/Windows/Article/ArticleID/21813/21813.html\n\nIt will give you all the info you need.\n\nSystem requirements-\nI googled it and it says the system requirements for 2000/2003 are pretty much the same.\n\nThe hardware requirements for Windows 2000 Terminal Services depend mainly on how many clients will be connecting at a time and the usage requirements of the clients. Terminal Services server minimum requirements1 133 MHz or higher Pentium processor1 128 MB RAM; 256 MB RAM recommended1 2 GB hard disk with a minimum of 1 GB free space1 Additional 10 to 20 MB RAM per client connection Terminal Services client minimum requirements1 Windows-based terminal devices (embedded)1 Intel and Alpha-based computers running Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 3.51, Windows NT 4, and Windows 2000Windows 2000 Terminal Services shares executable resources among users, so memory requirements for additional users running the same application are less than the requirements for the first user to load the application.For improved performance use:1 High-performance bus architecture such as EISA, MCA, or PCI. The ISA (AT) bus cannot move enough data to support the kind of traffic that is generated by a typical Terminal Services installation.1 A SCSI disk drive, preferably one that is compatible with Fast SCSI or SCSI-2. To increase disk-access time, use a SCSI disk drive with RAID.1 A high-performance network adapter. Consider having two network adapters in the server machine and designate one for RDP traffic only
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Minimum Hardware Requirements to Install Windows 98\nThe minimum hardware requirements include: • 486DX 66-MHz or faster processor (Pentium recommended) \n• 16 megabytes (MB) of memory (24 MB recommended) \n• 195 MB of free hard disk space (the required space may vary from 120 MB to 295 MB, depending on your computer's configuration and the options you choose to install) \n• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive \n• 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive \n• Video adapter and monitor that support VGA or higher resolution \n• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device \n\n\n\n\nHow to Partition the Hard Disk\nAfter you decide which file system you want to use, run the Fdisk tool: 1. Insert the Windows 98 Startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. \n2. When the Microsoft Windows 98 Startup menu is displayed, choose the Start computer without CD-ROM support option, and then press ENTER. \n3. At a command prompt, type fdisk, and then press ENTER. \n4. If the hard disk is larger than 512 MB, you receive the following prompt:\nYour computer has a disk larger than 512 MB. This version of Windows includes improved support for large disks, resulting in more efficient use of disk space on large drives, and allowing disks over 2 GB to be formatted as a single drive.\n\nIMPORTANT: If you enable large disk support and create any new drives on this disk, you will not be able to access the new drive(s) using other operating systems, including some versions of Windows 95 and Windows NT, as well as earlier versions of Windows and MS-DOS. In addition, disk utilities that were not designated explicitly for the FAT32 file system will not be able to work with this disk. If you need to access this disk with other operating systems or older disk utilities, do no enable large drive support.\n\nDo you wish to enable large disk support (Y/N)? \nIf you want to use the FAT32 file system, press Y, and then press ENTER. If you want to use the FAT16 file system, press N, and then press ENTER. \n\n \n5. After you press ENTER, the Fdisk Options menu is displayed. Press 1 to select the Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive option, and then press ENTER. \n6. Press 1 to select the Create Primary DOS Partition option, and then press ENTER. \n7. After you press ENTER, you receive the following prompt:\nDo you wish to use the maximum available size for primary DOS partition?\nFAT32 File System:\n\na.  If you chose the FAT32 file system in step 4 and you want all of the space on the hard disk to be assigned to drive C, press Y, and then press ENTER. \nb.  Press ESC, and then press ESC to quit the Fdisk tool and return to a command prompt. \nc.  Skip to step 10. \nFAT16 File System:\n\na.  If you chose the FAT16 file system in step 4, and you want the first 2 GB on the hard disk to be assigned to drive C, press Y, and then press ENTER. \nb.  Press ESC to return to the Options menu, and then skip to step i. \nc.  If you want to customize the size of the partitions (the logical drives) on the hard disk, press N, and then press ENTER. \nd.  A prompt is displayed for you to type the size that you want for the primary partition in megabytes or percent of disk space. Note that for a Windows 98-based computer, Microsoft recommends that you make the primary partition at least 500 MB. Type the size of the partition that you want to create, and then press ENTER. \ne.  Press ESC to return to the Options menu. \nf.  Press 2 to select the Set active partition option, and then press ENTER. \ng.  When you are prompted to type the number of the partition that you want to make the active partition, press 1, and then press ENTER. \nh.  Press ESC to return to the Options menu. \ni.  To assign drive letters to the additional space on the hard disk:1. Press 1, and then press ENTER. \n2. Press 2 to select the Create Extended DOS Partition option, and then press ENTER. \n3. The option that appears displays the maximum space that is available for the
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windows 95-98 can get away with  32-64mb of ram windows 2000 can do it with 64-128mb  and windows xp needs a minimum 256mb you would need more ram for all operating systems the more you put on the computer and try to run these are not the minimum system req  but a beefed up version
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Chances are, no, it will not have ALL the drivers.  It will have some drivers for the most common devices like integrated WiFi cards, some PCMCIA WiFi cards, integrated video drivers like SiS, Intel and so on.\n\nIf you have any dedicated video or audio devices Windows 2000 will not have the drivers for those and you will have to either use the included driver disc (if you have one) to attempt to load them on Windows 2000.  Note that most Windows 98 drivers will not work under Windows 2000.  You will have to attempt to locate the drivers for any devices not working from the manufacturer.\n\nBut all your CD/DVD drives, hard drives, wired network devices, USB devices and the like will all work without installing any separate drivers.  The things you need to worry about are video and audio device drivers.  You will be able to get those from whoever manufactured the card.
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I would not consider 2000 an upgrade over 98. Keep the 98 until you know for sure that 2000 is working ok for you. Better yet get xp. You will not have nearly as many problems with xp.
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Windows 2000 will not show a significant speed increase by going above 256MB of RAM, and your machine likely won't be upgradeable beyond about 1.2 or 1.4GHz.  Again, you probably won't notice the difference that youre likely hoping for.  \n\nMy advice would be to either: \nA) Upgrade what you have to Windows XP Home Edition (about $90 US) instead.  Provided you have enough hard drive space to do so.  A 30GB hard drive or higher should do unless you have a LOT of software/MP3s/games. This should buy you some time to save up for your next PC.\nB) See if you can sell the machine you have and put that money toward  a low end Dell, eMachines, HP or used PC with Windows XP and at least 256MB of RAM.  They can usually be had for $300-400 US. \n\nFrom my experience Windows 98, Millennium, and 2000 ran optimally on 256MB of RAM.  For future refence, on anything besides high-end gaming machines 1GB of RAM is optimal for Windows XP.  If hardcore PC gaming is a factor, I lean toward 2GB.
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no dear \n\nwinodws 98, me can not run on it \nbut winodws 2000 XP run on it
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Are you looking for something like this?\nhttp://www.majorgeeks.com/Windows_98_Revolutions_Pack_d4643.html
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Here is a webpage that goes through the upgrade process for win2000 to xp hopefully it helps:\n\nhttp://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_2kupgrade.asp
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Windows 2000 and Windows XP are essentially the same operating system (known internally as Windows NT 5.0 and Windows NT 5.1, respectively.) Here are some considerations if you're trying to decide which version to use:\n\nWindows 2000 benefits\n\n    * Windows 2000 has lower system requirements, and has a simpler interface (no "Styles" to mess with).\n    * Windows 2000 is slightly less expensive, and has no product activation.\n    * Windows 2000 has been out for a while, and most of the common problems and security holes have been uncovered and fixed.\n    * Third-party software and hardware products that aren't yet XP-compatible may be compatible with Windows 2000; check the manufacturers of your devices and applications for XP support before you upgrade. \n\nWindows XP benefits\n\n    * Windows XP is somewhat faster than Windows 2000, assuming you have a fast processor and tons of memory (although it will run fine with a 300Mhz Pentium II and 128MB of RAM).\n    * The new Windows XP interface is more cheerful and colorful than earlier versions, although the less-cartoony "Classic" interface can still be used if desired.\n    * Windows XP has more bells and whistles, such as the Windows Movie Maker, built-in CD writer support, the Internet Connection Firewall, and Remote Desktop Connection.\n    * Windows XP has better support for games and comes with more games than Windows 2000.\n    * Windows XP is the latest OS - if you don't upgrade now, you'll probably end up migrating to XP eventually anyway, and we mere mortals can only take so many OS upgrades.\n    * Manufacturers of existing hardware and software products are more likely to add Windows XP compatibility now than Windows 2000 compatibility.
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I'd recommend scrapping Millennium, it's junk.\n\nTo answer your question: in the bottom right corner there are some icons and maybe an arrow in a circle "<".  In there you should see something that looks kind of like a removable drive.  Double click on it.  You will open a dialog box asking if you want to stop a removable device.  There are differences between your system and mine, just follow the logical choices and you should be able to successfully stop the device and remove it without risking any problems to the removable device or the computer.\n\nHope this helps.
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Windows 95\n\n    * Restart the computer.\n    * Just after the POST diagnostics and memory count, start pressing the F8 key\n    * On the Startup Menu, choose Safe Mode\n\nWindows 98/Me\n\n    * Restart the computer.\n    * Just after the POST diagnostics and memory count, start pressing the F8 key\n    * On the Startup Menu, choose Safe Mode\n\nor you may use the System Configuration Utility Method.\n\n    * While in Normal mode, Close all programs.\n    * Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click OK\n    * In the System Configuration Utility, on the General Tab,   click the Advanced Button\n    * In the Advanced Troubleshooting Settings dialog box, check Enable Startup Menu. Click OK. Click OK again when the System Configuration Utility reappears.\n    * You will be prompted to restart the computer. Click Yes. The computer will restart in Safe mode.\n    * When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again and uncheck "Enable Start-up Menu." under the Advanced Menu, then click OK and restart your computer\n\nWindows 2000\n\n    * If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power\n    * Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.\n    * When you see the black-and-white Starting Windows bar at the bottom of the screen, start tapping the F8 key. The Windows 2000 Advanced Options Menu appears.\n    * Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected. In most cases, it is the first item in the list and is selected by default.\n    * Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.\n    * When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.\n\nWindows XP\n\nIf Windows XP is the only operating system installed on your computer, booting into Safe Mode with these instructions.\n\n    * If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power\n    * Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.\n    * Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.\n    * Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.\n    * Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.\n    * When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.\n\nTo use the System Configuration Utility method\n\n    * Close all open programs.\n    * Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click OK\n    * The System Configuration Utility appears, On the BOOT.INI tab, Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and then click OK and Restart your computer when prompted.\n    * The computer restarts in Safe mode.\n    * Perform the troubleshooting steps for which you are using Safe Mode.\n      When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again, on the BOOT.INI tab,  uncheck "/SAFEBOOT" and click OK to restart your computer\n\nWindows as part of a multiboot system\n\nUse this method ONLY if you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer.\n\n    * If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power\n    * Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.\n    * When the Boot loader menu (list of the available operating systems) appears, use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the version Windows what you want\n    * Press Enter, and then immediately begin tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears.\n    * Scroll to and select the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter.
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Ebay is about the best place to go. I would get a full copy - OEM is fine just not a upgrade. Windows 2000 is Great - I use it in 90% of my computers - But it works far better if you do a clean install and when you format it you go with NTFS as it is far and away more stable than FAT32 - This is a Great idea for a older computer - Just be sure you have at least 128MB of memory - this is where 2000 starts to work correctly 256MB is the sweet spot where it works great - more than that does not seem to do much!!! The best way to do a clean install is to zero or wipe the drive - Killdisk works well for this. One other note if you want to look up and see what upgrades in memory are available for your machine and what its specs are Kahlon is a great site. See Sources.... Good Luck!!!
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Well, that depends on your personalization. If you want, you can make a 15 gig drive just for the windows, 30 gigs for you own stuff, and if you install lots of programs, you can as well dedicate 15 gigs for programs in another drive. If you don't install much programs, just dedicate 15 for C: and 45 for D:
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windows xp professional with sp2 for small office or a home user for work use windows 2003 ... don't use xp media center or home edition it has problems ... windows 2000 pro is slower than xp
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Yes,it is apeare to be safe in windows 2000 but if you use higher version of windows I do not recommend you at all.\nIt will help you anyway and it has got new features for some new programs,but if you are a normal user of computer it is not necessary for you.it is up to you,but be aware that uninstalling some essential programs may cause some\nerorrs,it is better that do not install it at first.I recommend you if you do not need more space in your hard and you do not have any problems with your PC speed,leave it there,it will not make any trouble for you.