Multimedia

Use this guide to quickly find the information you need about using multimedia in Windows 2000 Professional.

 Review the new features and devices supported in Windows 2000.

Windows 2000 combines the best of Windows 98 multimedia features with the power of Windows NT 4.0.

• See Whats New in this chapter.

 Configure and optimize workstations for multimedia.

Learn how to deploy custom multimedia environment settings, such as system sounds and browser multimedia support. Learn technical details about audio and video hardware, such as DVD drives and the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP).

• See Optimizing Workstations for Multimedia in this chapter.

 Create and use multimedia.

Learn about different file formats and compression, as well as how to play CDs, DVDs, or multimedia on the Web.

• See Using Multimedia Effectively in this chapter.

 Troubleshoot problems with multimedia.

Use this section to learn how to use Troubleshooters and the Sounds and Multimedia option in Control Panel to correct problems with multimedia applications and files.

• See Troubleshooting Multimedia in this chapter.