W2K3 SP1 Setup Replace Driver

[Guest]

While installing SP1 on our W2K3 DC, I was asked to replace the DELL Raid
driver. I chose no. Will this have an adverse effect when I restart this
server. The box is DELL Power Edge 2600. It's not on DELL's list of servers
that need hotfix before installing SP1.

Thanks

 

[Dave Patrick]

Probably not. Replace with what? Check the Dell web site. There may be an
updated driver hence the reason you were prompted.

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| While installing SP1 on our W2K3 DC, I was asked to replace the DELL Raid
| driver. I chose no. Will this have an adverse effect when I restart this
| server. The box is DELL Power Edge 2600. It's not on DELL's list of
servers
| that need hotfix before installing SP1.
|
| Thanks

 

[Guest]

Replace with a Microsoft RAID driver from SP1. Since this DC is also a file
server, I am concerned with rebooting to a blue screen.

 

[Dave Patrick]

Microsoft doesn't do driver development. They get them from the hardware
manufacturers. No, you shouldn't need to be concerned unless you replaced it
and the replacement was incorrect. I think it's always best to decline
Windows Update driver updates. Get them direct from the manufacturer.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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| Replace with a Microsoft RAID driver from SP1. Since this DC is also a
file
| server, I am concerned with rebooting to a blue screen.

 

[Guest]

Thanks. I'm just slightly paranoid with SP's on a domain controller. I agree
I have stopped using drivers from windows update long ago, because of
problems.

 

[Dave Patrick]

You're welcome.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

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| Thanks. I'm just slightly paranoid with SP's on a domain controller. I
agree
| I have stopped using drivers from windows update long ago, because of
| problems.