Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

Updated: November 6, 2003

Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) provides the latest updates to the Windows 2000 operating systems. These updates are a collection of fixes in the following areas: security, application compatibility, operating system reliability, and setup. Windows 2000 SP4 is a recommended update that includes the updates contained in previous Windows 2000 service packs.

To determine whether to install Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft recommends that you review the Windows 2000 SP4 documentation in the For More Information section below.

Important Notes

•	To ensure that you have installed the latest Windows fixes, visit Windows Update frequently and install all security updates.
•	Before installing the Service Pack, please review the Release Notes for information about known issues associated with Windows 2000 SP4.

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There are two ways to get Windows 2000 SP4. You can download it directly from this Web site, or you can order the Windows 2000 SP4 CD.

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Order the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 CD
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For More Information

All Users

•	Windows 2000 SP4 System Requirements Read the system requirements for Windows 2000 SP4.
•	Readme File for Service Pack 4 (printer friendly version) Review the Readme file, which is designed for all service pack users and explains how to install the service pack, includes key points you should review before installation, and provides specific information that might apply to your setup.
•	Release Notes for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 See this article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for release notes and information about known issues. Read these notes carefully before you install SP4.
•	Upcoming Service Pack Releases Find out about the next service packs to be released for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.

Advanced Users

•	List of Fixes in Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Read this article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base to determine whether to install SP4. It also provides details about fixes included in SP4.
•	Security Bulletin See Microsoft's Security Advisor Web site for the latest security bulletins included in SP4.
•	Service Pack 4 Installation and Deployment Guide (printer friendly version) Review this guide that provides instructions for administrators installing SP4 with or without Windows 2000 on multiple computers in a small business or corporate environment.
•	Hotfix Deployment Guide (printer friendly version) Read this guide that provides instructions for administrators installing hotfixes on multiple computers in a small business or corporate environment. You can install hotfixes either alone or in combination with Windows 2000 (with or without a service pack).
•	Windows 2000 SP4 Deployment Tools Download the latest deployment tools for help installing Windows 2000 on multiple computers. This file contains updates to the deployment tools and documentation.
•	Windows 2000 SP4 Support Tools Download the latest support tools to help support personnel and network administrators better manage their networks and troubleshoot problems.
•	Download Windows Symbol Packages Download the latest debuggers and the symbols for diagnosing Windows 2000 system problems. This Web site also has information on how to use the Internet symbol server to automatically download symbol files when the debugger needs them.
•	Windows 2000 SP4 Checked Build Determine if you should install the Windows 2000 SP4 Checked Build. The Checked Build is a separate version of Windows 2000 SP4 and should not be installed in addition to SP4. The Checked Build is a set of files that include debugging information. The Checked Build files are not required for proper operation of your computer.

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