Can I install Windows 2000 onto my macbook pro

Can I install Windows 2000 or newer on my Macbook Pro. OS x 10.8.5??

Boot Camp does not support Windows 2000 - it might work sort off, might not perform well if at all.
You can run Windows 2000 in a virtual machine using something like Parallels for Mac, or VMware Fusion.
To install Windows 2000 in a virtual machine you will need the original Windows 2000 Install Media with a useable Product Key.

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