replace 2000 Server w 2000 Pro

[Jin Serra]

I'm out of my depth ... but running a startup and have
nobody to turn to ... hoping for help. I'm running 2000
Server SP3 on a laptop (Dell Lat c800, 700MHz, 256MB RAM,
using 70% of 10G hardrive). I have no reason to run a
server OS .. it's just the laptop I inherited
(literally).It's been performing like a hog, has no
antivirus and I've been persuaded it's better to replace
with 2000Pro for better performance and to be able to use
an inexpensive Antivirus program rather than a server
product.

Q: Can I install 2000Pro /uninstall 2000 Server without
uninstalling all my apps (reason: my Dad was not good at
keeping CDs where they can be found and I can only find
some of those for software on the system (eg, can't find
original Office CD though found the Upgrade!))

Thanks
jin

 

[Dave Patrick]

Wouldn't be possible. You'll need to reinstall the operating system, then
the applications.

 

[jin serra]

Thanks .. thought so .. means I have to go back to diggin
thru Dad's house. thanks for help
jin

-----Original Message-----
Wouldn't be possible. You'll need to reinstall the operating system, then
the applications.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]

I'm out of my depth ... but running a startup and have
nobody to turn to ... hoping for help. I'm running 2000
Server SP3 on a laptop (Dell Lat c800, 700MHz, 256MB RAM,
using 70% of 10G hardrive). I have no reason to run a
server OS .. it's just the laptop I inherited
(literally).It's been performing like a hog, has no
antivirus and I've been persuaded it's better to replace
with 2000Pro for better performance and to be able to use
an inexpensive Antivirus program rather than a server
product.

Q: Can I install 2000Pro /uninstall 2000 Server without
uninstalling all my apps (reason: my Dad was not good at
keeping CDs where they can be found and I can only find
some of those for software on the system (eg, can't find
original Office CD though found the Upgrade!))

Thanks
jin

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