Since Windows 2000 did a good job of unifying everything in to one set of binaries, it is hard to tell if it does anything different.Įventually whenever we get automatic mirror syncing in place, I may update and correct some of the file names instead of just the Download names. Comparing it to an FPP, the only differences involved license data. Our releases are to prove that we can Nothing. If you are keeping the software and want to use it longer than its trial time, we strongly encourage you purchasing the license key from Windows official website. Although I am still a little vague on the usage of the "IS" identifier. This should be your intention too, as a user, to fully evaluate Windows 2000 professional with sp4 without restrictions and then decide. This fairly well identifies the contents of the CD. In general, license keys for one type will not work for another.įinally, this is all followed by a language abbreviation, such as _EN, or _PT SEL - Select (License for 250 or more PCs)ĬCP - Upgrade (Compliance Checking Program) Newer PCs and laptops shipping with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 no longer come with a Certificate of Authenticity attached to the back or bottom of the. IS - Standard (CD-only with no packaging?) (Why does this differ from FPP?)įPP - Full Packaged Product (Retail Version) (Also on MSDN ISOs) The following letter indicates the distribution type: ZRM - Service Pack 4 (Does YRM/ZRM stand for something?) The first part is the product and service pack level. ZRMPFPP_EN - Windows 2000 Professional SP4 YRMPOEM_EN - Windows 2000 Professional SP3
SP2POEM_PT - Windows 2000 Professional SP2 Portuguese W2AFPP_EN - Windows 20000 Advanced Server (MSDN) W2PIS_EN - Windows 2000 Professional "standard" W2PFPP_EN - Windows 2000 Professional (MSDN) (it may not always follow this pattern and some OEMs did not follow it) and my favourite OS was Windows 2000 Server. In addition to that, Windows 2000 ISOs are normally given a volume label that describes the contents, but it is a little cryptic. Enter a valid product key or click 'I don't have a product key.' Then click Next.
#Windows 2000 product keys how to#
Just glancing at the Windows 2000 downloads, it looks like they need some cleanup, so I have been trying to figure out how to properly identify them.įirst, some of the files have a "build number" tacked on to them instead of indicating the proper service pack level, so here is a translation: Build number notes: or.