Does VMware support Windows 2000?
VMware Tools support for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 (81466) VMware Tools 10.0. VMware Tools version 10.0. 12 is the last version to support legacy guest operating systems, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
Can I download Windows 2000?
Downloads
| Download name | Version | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 2000 Advanced Server (with SP4) (Retail) | 5.00.2195.6717 | 375.44MB |
| Windows 2000 Datacenter (Retail) | 5.00.2195.1 | 352.62MB |
| Windows 2000 Datacenter (with SP4) (Retail) | 5.00.2195.6717 | 359.74MB |
| Windows 2000 Professional | 5.00.2195.1 | 325.88MB |
How do I download VMware tools?
To install VMware Tools, follow this procedure:
- Start the virtual machine.
- On the menu of the VMware console window, choose Player→Manage→Install VMware Tools. The dialog box shown here appears.
- Click Download and Install.
- Follow the instructions in the Setup program to install the VMware tools.
How do I install Windows 2000 without a product key?
You can’t install Windows 2000 Server without a Product Key. Furthermore, you need to have a Product Key, corresponding with the media type. When installing Windows 2000 Server (or Windows 2000 Professional or even Windows XP Professional for that matter) using a Select CD, you need to have a Select Product Key.
Can Windows 2000 boot from USB?
Though such an occurrence may cause some PC owners to panic, you don’t need to be one of them. It is possible and not difficult to create a bootable USB drive that will support Windows 2000 and ensure that fixing an unbootable computer is as simple as inserting the USB drive into your computer.
How do I download and install VMware tools?