Thread: advantages of upgrading to Windows

What are the advantages of upgrading to Windows 2000?

Microsoft introduced Windows 2000 as a major repair of its Windows 95 and 98 OS. Although Windows 2000 is a powerful OS, it is likely to out-of-date for most computers, and will only benefit older computers.

Significance

Windows 2000 offers upgrades and advantages in just about every category, from performance to computer security and file management, over Windows 98 and previous Windows OS, reports PC manufacturer Gateway.

Key Benefits

Windows 2000 update the installation of hardware and software, sinking the number of serious errors in the system, reports Gateway. Windows 2000 also secures the computer with data encryption, adding a new layer of Internet security.

Tips

Microsoft recommends that users thinking of upgrading any Windows OS check the Microsoft Compatibility Center to ensure that their hardware works with Windows 2000.

Considerations

Microsoft no longer updates Windows 2000 and consider it a "legacy" system. As of 2009, Windows 7 is the most contemporary of Microsoft's OS and much more advanced than 2000.