

To work around hardware incompatibilities, you may need to use a custom or advanced installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system. The Windows 2000 installation process should begin automatically.


Once the virtual machine has been configured and the installation media has been added, you can start it by clicking the “Start” button.To install Windows 2000, click the “Empty” CD icon in the “Storage” section of the virtual machine’s settings, then click on the CD icon with a plus sign to add the ISO file.Set the amount of RAM and hard disk space to match Windows 2000’s requirements. In the next screen, you will configure the virtual machine’s settings.Select “Windows” as the type and “Windows 2000” as the version. A new virtual machine can be created by opening VirtualBox and clicking on the “New” button.The latest version of VirtualBox can be downloaded from the official website and installed on your computer.For protection against known security vulnerabilities, Windows 2000 should be updated and patched as soon as possible.This could include networking cards, storage controllers, and other devices. You can download the drivers from the manufacturer’s website, if they are available. When the installation is complete, you will have to install drivers for any hardware that is not recognized by Windows 2000.You may need to use a custom or advanced installation process to work around hardware incompatibilities when installing Windows 2000.

Make sure that your USB or CD/DVD is the first boot option. Press the appropriate key (usually F2, F12, or Delete) to enter the BIOS setup.
