hp desktop pcs, Windows NT workstation 4.0 - the easiest upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional (Microsoft document)

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In contrast, businesses upgrading from Windows NT Workstation 4.0 need
only to
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Verify that appropriate drivers are present for the few devices that need new
drivers and replace and/or upgrade software (such as anti-virus software) that
may rely on specific file systems.
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Run the setup program which upgrades Windows NT Workstation 4.0 files
The upgrade from Windows NT Workstation 4.0 is straightforward because
Windows NT Workstation versions 4.0 and Windows 2000 Professional share a
common architecture in many key areas such as registry, file system, security, and
operating system kernel structures. This also applies to the upgrade from Window
NT Workstation 3.51.
Large enterprises considering deploying Windows 2000 Professional can speed roll
out by taking advantage of several tools in development today such as:
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System Preparation tool. When used in conjunction with disk imaging
copying tools, the System Preparation tool will enable IT professionals to
deploy fully configured PCs that contain Windows 2000 Professional with
applications and settings chosen by the company.
Note that the System Preparation Tool is also available for Windows NT
Workstation 4 (subject to certain customer qualification criteria)
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Setup Manager. Provides a wizard that walks you through the process of
creating automatic, “hands free” installation scripts.
Windows NT Workstation 4.0 is the easiest upgrade to Windows 2000
Professional.
The upgrade from Windows NT Workstation 4.0 will require significantly less
planning and preparation than an upgrade from Windows 9x because of the
similarities between Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 and Windows 2000
Professional already outlined in this paper.
For more detailed information about the upgrade process and technical
considerations involved for Windows 95 and 98 and Windows NT Workstation 3.51
and Windows NT Workstation 4, please refer to pages 4 and 6 respectively.
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