Windows 2000 Additions and Changes

Below is a list of differences we have found between the Windows NT 4.0 operating system and the Windows 2000 operating system. If you see an item that was not included in this list please let us know.

Updates

Please be sure your computer has the following updates
 Internet Explorer 5.5  Update  Available at  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/download/ie55sp1.htm
 Windows 2000  Service Pack 1  Click "Windows Update" from the start menu. Select Service  Pack 1 then Express Install.

 

Program Location Changes

NT 4.0
Windows 2000
 Device Manager  Administrative Tools  Administrative Tools --> Computer Management
 Disk Manager  Administrative Tools  Administrative Tools --> Computer Management
 Folder Options
 View menu : any open  window
 Tools menu: any open  window
 Network Identification (i.e. Computer Name, workgroup)  Network Properties  Control Panel --> System --> Network Identification
 Shares  Server --> Shares  Administrative Tools --> Computer Management
 User Manager  Administrative Tools  Administrative Tools --> Computer Management or
 Control Panel --> Users and Passwords

 

Additions

 Option Name  Location  Effect
 Choose Columns  View Menus (only when detail  view  is selected): any open  window  allows you to view or hide any of 37 columns in the detail view
 Customize This Folder  View Menus: any open  window  customize many aspects of a folders appearance
 Disk Defragmenter  Computer Management  Absent from NT 4.0  this application cleans up fragmented files on your drives.
 Effects Menu  Display Properties

 Allows you to change many aspects of viewing your desktop.

 a) Use transition effects for  menus and tooltips: Active by default, this option adds  effects to how you view the start  menu. If you chose to not use effects just uncheck this  box.
 Explorer Bar Options  View Menu: any open  window
  • search - displays the search options for finding files, folders, or Internet sites
  • favorites - displays a list of your saved bookmarks in IE
  • history - displays recent web sites visited by date or most visited
  • folders - displays an explorer window
 File and Printer Sharing for  Microsoft Networks   Local Area Connection Properties  If you share folders or printers with other users this option must be selected.
 Go To  View Menu: any open  window  quickly access folders or web sites recently visited
 Quick Launch Window  To the right of the Start Button  The quick launch window allows easy access to frequently used programs
 Synchronize  Tools Menu: any open  window  allows downloading of web pages for offline viewing (WARNING: using this option  can  take up a considerable amount of drive space).
 Thumbnails  View Menus: any open  window  view files in a folder by a thumbnail (very useful when viewing a folder of graphic files)
 Windows Update  Start Menu  By clicking on this icon your system will be automatically checked to be sure you have the  latest service packs and updates installed. It will also give you the option of downloading  and installing them from the Microsoft Web site.
Copy to Folder and   Move to Folder  Edit Menus: any open  window  When selected, each of these items will bring up a small explorer window allowing you to  easily copy or move a file without having to open multiple windows.
Personalized Menus  Any Menu: any open  window  To conserve screen space the cascading menus (i.e. Start, Programs, Documents) will only  display icons for programs or documents that have been accessed. To view the full  contents of a cascading menu click once on the last item in that menu (the double down  arrows). This will display the entire menu and you may select any item normally. To turn  this option off uncheck the option "Use Personalized Menus" under Taskbar and Start  Menu Properties.

Minor Changes

 Changed Option  Effect
 Add / Remove Programs

 This option was enhanced by adding some new features. Now the size of each program is listed and it now allows the ability  to  sort installed programs by name, size, frequency of use and last date used.

 Mapping Network Drives  To specify a user name and password when connecting to a shared resource you must click on different user name, fill in the  user  name and password, click OK. When brought back to the main window click Finish.
 Network Settings  Right click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
   

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
How do I stop my menus from fading in  or scrolling.

  The effects menu is a new feature of Windows 2000. To modify these settings...

  1. Start --> Settings --> Control Panel.
  2. Double click display.
  3. Click the Effects tab.
  4. Uncheck Use transition effects for menus and tooltips.
  5. Click OK
Why can't I see all of my programs in  the menus?

  Personalized Menus are a way to trim down large menus by only displaying recently used files and  applications. To turn this option off...

  1. Start --> Settings --> Taskbar and Start Menu.
  2. Uncheck Use Personalized Menus.
  3. Click OK
Why don't I see sharing as an option in  the folders menu?

 Windows 2000 now explicitly requires you to specify that a machine will be sharing folders or printers.  This option is checked by default. To check if this option is installed...

  1. Right click My Network Places and select Properties.
  2. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
  3. Check the box File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
  4. Click OK
When I try to map a drive why doesn't it show me the connect as box anymore?

The different user name option has replaced the connect as box. It now allows you to enter a user name and password in the same dialog box.

  1. Click on different user name and you will be prompted for a user name and password for that resource.
Where did the User Manager, Device Manager or Disk Manager go?

These programs are now parts of the Computer Management component.

  1. Start --> Administrative Tools --> Computer Management.
Where do I find my computer name and workgroup information?

This information was moved to the System component.

  1. Start --> Settings --> Control Panel
  2. Double Click System
  3. Click the Network Identification Tab
  4. Click Properties.
Meeting Maker doesn't allow me to log in after the upgrade. How can I fix it?  Start Meeting Maker normally. In the "Welcome To Meeting Maker" dialog click the Server button. Change  the protocol from IP to TCP. Make sure your proper server is selected, click Select. Sign in normally.
The delimiter character in Host Explorer has changed. How can I get the old character back?  Reinstall the ALA Fonts. They are located in your Host Explorer directory. (i.e. C:\WANT\PROGRAM FILES\HOSTEXPLORER.NT).
   

Created by the Workstation Support Group
Last updated 2-May-01