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Re: How to reinstall windows 2003

 
nignasi
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тАО03-01-2011 12:44 PM

тАО03-01-2011 12:44 PM

How to reinstall windows 2003

Windows server 2003 refused to start on my server ProLiant ML 350 G4 some months ago due to a problem on the disk. Now I try to format and install the system again. SmartStart formats the disk and ask form windows CD. I only have windows server 2003 on a DVD and when I insert it, SamartStart complains and ask for a 'correct' disk. Do you know what can I do?

Ignasi
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Michael A. McKenney
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тАО03-01-2011 02:05 PM

тАО03-01-2011 02:05 PM

Re: How to reinstall windows 2003

You need to match Smartstart setup to your Windows version, R2, standard, 32/64 bit, etc.
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Steven Clementi
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тАО03-01-2011 05:22 PM

тАО03-01-2011 05:22 PM

Re: How to reinstall windows 2003

If you have a Win2k3 dvd with SP2 built into it, you can likely just use it to boot from and install windows manually.

Afterwards, download and install the PSP for the server/os combo.


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Mauricio Salas
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тАО03-01-2011 05:52 PM

тАО03-01-2011 05:52 PM

Re: How to reinstall windows 2003

The Smart Start CDs are 64 and 32 bits, so be sure you are using the right one
Other thing: check if you are selecting the right OS, check if there could be different options
Install just the OS and then install the PSP 8.6 for your server
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