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Encyclopedia 2000 — Version 0.1.1 Beta
- Signed by a verified publisher. Windows now shows the publisher as Scott Burton, verified through Microsoft. SmartScreen may still show a warning for a while as the new signature builds reputation; if so, click More info → Run anyway.
- Privacy Policy in the Help menu.
- Installed copies of 0.1 Beta update automatically.
Download
Choose one of these files under Assets below:
| File | Choose this if… |
|---|---|
| Encyclopedia-2000-Installer-0.1.1-beta.exe | Recommended. Installs in a few seconds with Start menu and desktop shortcuts, and updates automatically. No administrator rights needed. |
| Encyclopedia-2000-Portable-0.1.1-beta.exe | Nothing to install. Run it from any folder or a USB stick; it keeps its data in a folder next to itself. |
Requires Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and an internet connection. You can ignore latest.yml and the .blockmap; the app uses them for updates.
Feedback: Help → Send Feedback in the app, or our Discord.
Encyclopedia 2000 — Version 0.1 Beta
A free desktop encyclopedia for Windows, inspired by the CD-ROM reference software of the early 2000s and powered by today's Wikipedia. This is the first public beta, and your feedback shapes what comes next.
Download
Choose one of these files under Assets below:
| File | Choose this if… |
|---|---|
| Encyclopedia-2000-Installer-0.1.0-beta.1.exe | You want it installed like a normal app, with Start menu and desktop shortcuts and automatic updates. Installs in a few seconds; no administrator rights needed. |
| Encyclopedia-2000-Portable-0.1.0-beta.1.exe | You'd rather not install anything. Run it from any folder or a USB stick; it keeps its data in a folder next to itself. It tells you when a new version is out, but you download it yourself. |
Requires Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and an internet connection. You can ignore the other files (latest.yml and the .blockmap); the app uses them for updates.
"Windows protected your PC"? Encyclopedia 2000 isn't code-signed yet, so Windows SmartScreen may warn you. Click More info → Run anyway.
What's inside
- Articles from Wikipedia, with contents, related articles, quick facts, Read Aloud, and Print Preview
- World Explorer: a clickable map of 237 countries and territories
- Activities: Periodic Table, The Solar System, Lifelines, and The Day You Were Born
- Star Chart: a trivia game with questions drawn from the encyclopedia
- Favorites, recently viewed articles, a location bar, and Media and Timeline pages
Feedback
Use Help → Send Feedback in the app, join the Discord, or send feedback without an account.
What's next
- Reading: offline reading, more languages, a full history, notes and favorites folders, and search improvements
- Look and sound: themes, pronunciations and spoken articles, and videos in Media
- Content: more games and activities, and better Star Chart questions
- Platforms: accessibility improvements, macOS and Linux versions, and the Microsoft Store
Encyclopedia 2000 is free and collects no personal information. Articles and pictures come from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA. It's an independent project, not affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation or Microsoft. If you enjoy it, please consider supporting Wikipedia.