As the year 2000 approached, fears of a global computer crash known as the ‘Millennium Bug’ or Y2K problem spread. Concerns arose that outdated systems would misread the date, causing failures in critical sectors. Despite the panic, significant technological collapse was largely averted due to extensive preventive measures. However, some reported issues, like misleading medical tests and minor system failures, emerged. Experts remain divided on whether the potential disaster was effectively averted through preparation or was a needless panic, highlighting a growing dependency on technology.