Microsoft KB Archive/253771

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Description of the Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer

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Q253771

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

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SUMMARY
Microsoft has released the Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer. This tool is the replacement for the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Compatibility Tool.You can download this tool from the following Microsoft Web site:

"http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/upgrade/compat/ready.asp" The Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer tool analyzes your computer and reports potentially incompatible hardware devices and software programs. The tool compares the devices and programs on your computer against a list of known issues. Although this check also occurs during Windows 2000 Setup, you can download and run the tool before installing Windows 2000 to help ensure your installation will succeed.

NOTE: The list of potential issues reported by this tool is based on Microsoft and third-party testing, but is not exhaustive. For example, Microsoft did not focus on testing games or entertainment software. If you are concerned about any of your devices or programs, Microsoft strongly recommends you contact the hardware or software vendor directly to verify their compatibility status before purchasing Windows 2000. The Readiness Analyzer is only the first step in a successful upgrade process. When upgrading to Windows 2000, please take all the normal precautions for upgrading an operating system.

MORE INFORMATION
You can run the Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer on the following operating systems:


 * Windows 95
 * Windows 98
 * Windows NT 3.51
 * Windows NT 4.0

For information about how to obtain and install this tool, please view the following Microsoft Web site:

"http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/upgrade/compat/ready.asp"

Support
Microsoft provides free unlimited support for the Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer during normal business hours, as listed below. Note that at all other times, support for this product is available for a fee.

United States and Canada
To receive Standard phone support for this tool at no charge:

In the United States, call (425) 635-7179 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Pacific time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

In Canada, please call (905) 568-2294 or toll-free (800) 668-7975, 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

NOTE: Telephone toll charges may apply.

Outside the United States and Canada
For support information outside the U.S. and Canada, contact your local subsidiary. Phone numbers for Microsoft subsidiaries are subject to change. For the most recent listing, please see the Support Online Web site. If there is no Microsoft subsidiary office in your country, contact the vendor that provided your Microsoft product.

Additional query words: checkupgradeonly Compatibility tool ntcomp ntcomp.exe ntct nthq

Keywords : kbtool kbGrpDSW2KISV KBW2KHOME

Issue type : kbinfo

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