Windows 2000 system requirements
Minimum Recommended PCs CPU Pentium 133 MHz Pentium II 300 MHz Memory 32 MB (128 MB for Server) 128 MB Hard drive 1 GB (2 GB for Server) 5 GB Graphics hardware 800×600 VGA or better monitor 1024×768 VGA or higher monitor Input device(s) Keyboard or mouse Keyboard and mouse
Before you install the Windows 2000 Professional desktop operating system, make sure that your computer meets the following minimum system requirements:
133 MHz or more Pentium microprocessor (or equivalent). Windows 2000 Professional supports up to two processors on a single computer.
64 megabytes (MB) of RAM recommended minimum. 32 MB of RAM is the minimum supported. 4 gigabytes (GB) of RAM is the maximum.
A 2 GB hard disk that has 650 MB of free space. If you are installing over a network, more free hard disk space is required.
VGA or higher-resolution monitor.
Keyboard.
Mouse or compatible pointing device (optional).
For CD-ROM installation:
CD drive or DVD drive
High-density 3.5-inch disk drive, unless your CD drive supports starting the Setup program from a CD
For network installation:
Windows 2000-compatible network adapter and related cable (See the Hardware Compatibility List (Hcl.txt) in the Support folder on the Windows 2000 Professional CD)
Access to the network share that contains the Setup files