Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Full Retail Complete
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Manufacturer description
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Full Operating System. Product Key included. Complete set looks like never been used. Very minimal wear to original big retail box.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Full Retail Complete using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| media | CD-ROM |
|---|---|
| edition | Professional |
| version | 2000 |
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