Windows 2000 was introduced in 1999 as a new operating system in the NT family. It was more stable than Windows NT 4 and included many new features from Windows 98 like a My Documents folder and My Network Places folder on the desktop. Some key new features included system file protection, USB support, easier troubleshooting options, encrypted file system for security, and power management features. The desktop interface provided access to common programs and files through icons, the taskbar, and start menu.

3. HISTORY
Windows 2000, which originally was Windows NT
5, was introduced in Year 1999. It was a brand
new operating system in the NT family. With its
new design, Windows 2000 has become a
popular operating system.
Like its elder brother, Windows NT 4, Windows
2000 is very stable and robust. Unlike Windows
NT 4, Windows 2000 has many new features.
Windows 2000 has new features that Windows
98 has over Windows 95, and more

5.  Windows 2000 has a "My Documents" folder on
the desktop. This feature lets the user find
his/her documents fast.
 The "My Network Places" folder on the desktop
is like the original "Network Neighbourhood"
folder, but has a new feature that allows you to
create shortcuts to network places including
LAN, FTP and web folders.
 Windows 2000 has a new feature (System File
Protection) that heals damaged files
automatically.
 USB support provides convenience
with USB devices. Simply plug it in and use it.

6.  Windows 2000 is easier to troubleshoot and recover
with its Safe Mode options and Recover Console .
 Windows 2000 lets applications install more easily, thus
fewer restarts are needed during installation and
configuration.
 Encrypted File System ensures security of your files.
 Power Management helps you to save power with either
a desktop computer or a laptop computer.
 Automatic Infrared Support lets you connect wirelessly
to another device by simply pointing it towards your
computer.
 The new "Add/Remove Programs " dialog can contain
descriptions and support information for installed
programs.

7. • Personalized Start menu feature allows you to have
infrequently used program icons in the Start menu
hidden.
• The toolbar on every folder browsing window can
be customized. You can add or delete buttons on it.
• Active Desktop allows you to create personalized
shortcuts to Web or intranet sites and/or schedule
regular updates.
• The Accessibility Wizard helps you to configure
Windows for your vision, hearing and mobility
needs.
• New Windows 2000 Multilanguage
Technology provides unparalleled multilingual
options for end users and IT administrators.

10. In windows operating system the user can
easily accomplish different tasks right
from the computer desktop. It is a screen
work area that the user uses different
icons and menu to stimulate the top of
the desktop. A user can place shortcut
of frequently used programs, web-pages
and documents files. By default, the
desktop contains following icons:

11. TASKBAR
It is used as a link to easily open and close
program. It also allows the user to switch
between the open application programs or files,
by default the taskbar is placed at the bottom of
the desktop.

12. MY COMPUTER
It displays documents and files. The user can
access local drives and removable drives

13. MY DOCUMENTS
It is used to store documents,
images, videos, audio files and
other files including saved web
pages.

14. RECYCLE BIN
It is a temporary storage area used for deleted
files and the user can recover the files using
restore function

15. INTERNET EXPLORER
It provide access to internet browsing

16. START MENU
This provides a way to open most of the software
application that are installed in the computer. The start
menu has been customized to provide quick access to all
the programs and windows utilities present on the
computer

17. ITEMS IN START MENU
Shut down: this item has different options such as shut
down and restart computer, close all programs and log on
for different user or shut down completely.
Run: It starts a program by typing the program name and
path there is a browse option to search for the programs
to be opened.
Help and support: it gives access to the help feature for the
windows environment.
Search: the user can search different types of files in
various location.
Settings (Control panel): it provides quick access to the
control panel, printer options and taskbar properties.

18. My recent documents: the user can reopen one of the last
fifteen files accessed by the user.
Programs: it provides access to list of available programs
and sub-menu of related programs.

19. ITEMS INSIDE PROGRAMS
Microsoft office tools
Startup
Internet explorer
Microsoft access
Microsoft excel
Microsoft front page
Microsoft outlook
Microsoft power point
Microsoft word
Outlook express
Accessories

20. ITEMS INSIDE ACCESSORIES
Accessibility
Communications
Entertainment
Games
System tools
Address book
Calculator
Command prompt
Imaging
Notepad
Paint
Synchronize
Windows explorer
WordPad

22. LOG ON WINDOW

23. GETTING STARTED WINDOW 2000

24. WINDOW 2000 DESKTOP

25. WINDOWS 2000 CONFIGURE SCREEN

26. START MENU SCREEN

27. MY COMPUTERS WINDOW

28. LOCAL DISK C WINDOW

29. MEDIA WINDOW

30. RECYCLE BIN

31. WORD PAD WINDOW

32. MICROSOFT WORD WINDOW

33. MICROSOFT POWER POINT WINDOW

34. MOZILLA FIREFOX WINDOW

35. CONTROL PANEL WINDOW

36. CALCULATOR WINDOW