win XP to win2k - issues ?

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Dennis

I have to develop a solution for a client who uses
exchange 5.5. I have a small home network (2 pc, router)
both running win XP Pro(came that way from dell). I
picked up a copy of exchange 5.5 off eBay and tried to
install on one of the systems that I use for archiving,
web server etc. I received the message that it needed to
be a domain controller in order to install exchange 5.5.
After searching the net it appears win XP can not be a
domain controller. So it would seem my only other
alternative is to get a copy of win2k off eBay and
install it on the system I use for web server, make it a
domain controller so I can install exchange 5.5
Are there any issues with going from win XP to Win2k?

Thanks
Dennis
 
One cannot install an older O/S over a newer O/S.
A "clean install" of Windows 2000 is required.
Backup your important files before proceeding:

The Windows 2000 CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows 2000 to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except for you mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

1. Open your BIOS and set your CD Drive as the first bootable device.

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP 2000 in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows 2000.

5. After Windows 2000 is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates", starting with SP4.

6. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer or component mgfr. to download and install any
available Windows 2000 compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I have to develop a solution for a client who uses
| exchange 5.5. I have a small home network (2 pc, router)
| both running win XP Pro(came that way from dell). I
| picked up a copy of exchange 5.5 off eBay and tried to
| install on one of the systems that I use for archiving,
| web server etc. I received the message that it needed to
| be a domain controller in order to install exchange 5.5.
| After searching the net it appears win XP can not be a
| domain controller. So it would seem my only other
| alternative is to get a copy of win2k off eBay and
| install it on the system I use for web server, make it a
| domain controller so I can install exchange 5.5
| Are there any issues with going from win XP to Win2k?
|
| Thanks
| Dennis
|
 
Just be sure you get a copy of one of the Win 2k Server
OS's. A domain controller is a server, running a server
OS. It can not be done using Pro as Pro is a Workstation
OS.
 
OK...I have question...I need to go there other way here. I have several
computers with windows 2000 server on them. Corporate went out and bought
windows xp home upgrade. Can this be done when the computers have windows
2000 server on them or would i need to start with a fresh a harddrive and a
OEM


could not post this as a new thread


thanks shane
 
shane said:
OK...I have question...I need to go there other way here. I have
several computers with windows 2000 server on them. Corporate went
out and bought windows xp home upgrade. Can this be done when the
computers have windows 2000 server on them or would i need to start
with a fresh a harddrive and a OEM
Click to expand...

i) You can't upgrade from a server product to XP Home, both in the sense
that you technically cannot and that i do not believe 2000 svr qualifies as
an upgradable product from a licence point of view.

ii) It's none of my business but I wonder what you're using these machines
for; "Corporate" and "XP Home" generally should not be used in the same
sentence, as the latter is unsuitable for most of things the former wants to
do.

Rob
MS MVP.
 
I understand your thinking Robert. I'm just following orders.

thanks for your help

shane
 
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