There are all kinds of software you can use to customize your w2k pc.
I know because i have.
First it'd be nice if you spend some time and energy optimizing your pc.
Such as making sure it's properly defragged and configged.
My favorite tool is Tune Up Utilities 2004 to get me set and configed.
Then i use tclock2 to customize start button, clock, with calendar options.
DesktopSidebar, i sometimes use, from
http://www.desktopsidebar.comI also use Iconoid to help orient desktop icon text to be transparent.
and I just downloaded FastFolders and ShellObjectEditor.
There's always new/old tools out there, just have to have an optimized computers, and pick the best tools for what you need.