Product Information
Built on Windows NT® technology and the
easy-to-use, familiar Windows® 98 user interface, Windows
2000 Professional gives business users increased flexibility.
The integrated Web capabilities let you connect to the Internet
from anywhere, at anytime—giving you access to host
of flexible, cost-effective communications options. In addition,
broad peripheral and mobile computer support make Windows
2000 Professional an ideal operating system for a workforce
that increasingly relies on notebook computers. Further,
you will particularly appreciate the reliability and manageability
enhancements that make desktop management simpler and more
efficient.
System Requirements
You can upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional from Windows
95 or Window 98. Or, if necessary, you can install a new
copy. Preinstallation information is located in the file
read1st.txt in the folder \english\win2000\pro.
System requirements information is located in the files
pro1.txt and pro2.txt in the folder \english\win2000\pro\setuptxt.
The file pro2.txt discusses your choice of file system.
The NTFS file system is the recommended file system for
use with Windows 2000. Please consult the Windows Hardware
Compatibility List at www.microsoft.com/hcl or www.microsoft.com/windows2000/compatible
for the latest list of supported devices.
Software Installation
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend closing
all open applications and windows and disabling background
applications before installing any of the software.
IMPORTANT: Please back up all of your files as a
precaution before proceeding.
You should decide whether to perform an upgrade or a clean
installation.
Clean Installation (You must have an existing Windows
installation!)
- Insert the Windows 2000 Professional disk into the CD-ROM
drive. Double-click SETUP.EXE in the CD-ROM directory,
\english\win2000\pro. Select Install a new copy
of Windows 2000 (Clean Installation) from the list.
- A hardware and software compatibility check is performed
first. Ensure that your hardware and software are compatible
with Windows 2000.
- Follow the instructions given by the Setup Wizard.
Upgrade Installation
- Insert the Windows 2000 Professional disk into the CD-ROM
drive. Double-click SETUP.EXE in the CD-ROM directory,
\english\win2000\pro. Select Upgrade to Windows
2000 (recommended) from the list.
- A hardware and software compatibility check is performed
first. Ensure that your hardware and software are compatible
with Windows 2000.
- Follow the instructions given by the Setup Wizard.
Note: Windows 2000 Professional requires a product
key. The product key will be supplied by the Site Administrator
when a student checks out Windows 2000 Professional.
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