
If you use an NT 6+ system (Vista, 7, 10), you'll be inundated with countless UAC dialogs. Ironically, we find it's easiest to do this on an actual Windows 2000 system. Follow the prompts in the command window (start off by doing option A and then hitting ENTER at the second prompt). It may take a while (maybe half an hour or so, your mileage may vary). Move the files from the extracted Windows 2000 ISO into this folder. Run that once and it will create some folders, including a SOURCE folder.

Slipstream HFSLIP into your ISO - When you extract the 7-Zip file, you'll find a batch file inside.You'll see a HFSLIP folder and inside that a FullPack folder. Download HFSLIP - You can download HFSLIP at this link.Extract the ISO - Use 7-Zip to extract the ISO.We personally use the Select version with Service Pack 4 already included. If you don't have an install disc laying around, WinWorld has you covered. Obtain a Windows 2000 Professional ISO - Unsurprisingly, you'll need the original installation media for Windows 2000 if you want to use it.This is not the only way of doing things, but in our experience, it is the path of least resistance, so to speak:

So, without further ado, after much trial and error, we present to you this comprehensive Windows 2000 Modernization Guide. Office 2007 is not natively supported on Windows 2000, but with some tweaks and patches, you can get it running so that you'd never guess it wasn't natively supported. This guide focuses specifically on the second approach, with an emphasis on getting Office 2007 to run and work properly. If that's you, check out the latest software available for vanilla Windows 2000.


There's no right or wrong answer, and many people can get by just fine with vanilla Windows 2000.
