We are providing both English and German language versions and you can choose between two installation options for SP4: Express and Network. Please review the descriptions below for each to determine the option that suits your needs.
NOTE:
Windows 2000 SP4 includes the updates contained in previous service packs.
Anti-virus software programs may interfere with the installation. Please disable anti-virus software while installing Windows 2000 SP4.
Windows 2000 Beta SP4 Express Installation:
The Express installation detects your system components and installs only the files that are necessary for your computer. For example, files for Windows 2000 Professional will not be installed if your computer is running Windows 2000 Server. As a result, the number of files installed and the download times may vary depending on whether you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 2000 Server. This installation method is recommended for customers who want to reduce their download time.
For single computer installation only.
Requires an Internet connection during installation.
Typical sizes and times for the Express installation:
Windows 2000 Professional: 11.1 MB typical | 28 minutes @ 56KB | 12 minutes @ ISDN/DSL (128K
Windows 2000 Server: 23 MB typical | 58 minutes @ 56KB | 24 minutes @ ISDN/DSL (128K
English standalone Windows 2000 Beta SP4 Express install Build 4.036
German standalone Windows 2000 Beta SP4 Express install Build 4.036
Windows 2000 SP4 Network Installation:
The Network installation includes all of the Windows 2000 SP4 files needed for installation on Windows 2000 Professional, Server, or Advanced Server. This is an ideal download mechanism for IT professionals who require a downloadable copy of Windows 2000 SP4 that they can use for network deployment. ISDN or faster connection is highly recommended.
Recommended for multiple-computer installation.
No Internet connection required during installation of Windows 2000 SP4 with this method.
Typical download times for the Network installation:
All Platforms: 5.4 hours @ 56KB | 2.2 hours @ ISDN/DSL (128K
English standalone Windows 2000 Beta SP4 Network install Build 4.036
German standalone Windows 2000 Beta SP4 Network install Build 4.036
Windows 2000 SP4 Symbols:
Download the latest debuggers and the symbols for diagnosing Windows 2000 system problems.
English Windows 2000 Beta SP4 Symbols Build 4.036**
German Windows 2000 Beta SP4 Symbols Build 4.036**
**Only includes SP4 Symbols. It does not include Windows 2000 symbols.
Burn your own CD
We give you the opportunity to create your own copy of the SP4 standalone and integrated CDs*.
*Integrated means Windows 2000 with SP4.
If you have a CD burner please follow the procedure below:
Copy the desired image to the hard drive of your local machine.
The image is now ready to be burned onto the CD-Rom.
Refer to the manual for you burning software on instructions on burning .iso images.
If you do NOT have a CD burner we provide a Virtual CD Utility as a method for performing a supported upgrade using ISO Images.
The Virtual CD Utility will read the ISO images on Windows 2000. Once installed, the utility will create a virtual CD drive with the contents of the image file as if it were a standard physically attached CD-ROM drive.
Download the self-extracting WinZip file, vcd.exe, to any location on your computers hard drive.
The WinZip files includes:
VCDRom.sys (system file)
VcdControlTool.exe (Application)
VCD_Quickstart.doc (quick instruction guide)
VCD_DetailedInstructions.doc (More in-depth instructions on how to set up and run the utility)
msvcp60.dll (dll necessary for successful installation)
Browse to the location you saved the files. Read and follow the instructions (VCD_DetailedInstructions.doc) to run the Virtual CD Utility.
Windows 2000 Beta SP4 ISO Images Standalone and Integrated Builds
Download English ISO Images
English Windows 2000 Standalone Beta SP4 ISO Image Build 4.036
English Windows 2000 Professional Integrated with Beta SP4 ISO Image Build 4.036
PID Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
English Windows 2000 Server Integrated with Beta SP4 ISO Image Build 4.036
PID Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
English Windows 2000 Advanced Server Integrated with Beta SP4 ISO Image Build 4.036
PID Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
English Windows 2000 SP4 Customer Support Diagnostics Build 4.036**
**Includes SP4 Symbols and Windows 2000 symbols.
Note: The integrated version of Windows 2000 SP4 beta will be disabled 180 days after installation and you will not be able to log on your compute
Download German ISO Images
German Windows 2000 Standalone Beta SP4 ISO Image Build 4.036
German Windows 2000 Professional Integrated with Beta SP4 ISO Image Build 4.036
PID Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
German Windows 2000 Server Integrated with Beta SP4 ISO Image Build 4.036
PID Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
German Windows 2000 Advanced Server Integrated with Beta SP4 ISO Image Build 4.036
PID Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
German Windows 2000 SP4 Customer Support Diagnostics Build 4.036 **
**Includes SP4 Symbols and Windows 2000 symbols.
Note: The integrated version of Windows 2000 SP4 beta will be disabled 180 days after installation and you will not be able to log on your computer.
Microsoft does not support the use of any burning software, any errors or malfunctions, troubleshooting bad burns etc.