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    ssbb Guest

    Upgrade 2003 Standard SP1 to 2003 Enterprise

    I would like to upgrade a 2003 Standard SP1 server to 2003 Enterprise.
    But it said my current Windows version is newer and not allow me to do so.
    May I know is there any way to force the upgrade? Thank you very much

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    Vincent Xu [MSFT] Guest

    RE: Upgrade 2003 Standard SP1 to 2003 Enterprise

    Hi,

    I'm afraid we cannot upgrade in this way. The best way is backup needed
    information and perform a fresh installation.


    Best regards,

    Vincent Xu
    Microsoft Online Partner Support

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    leew [MVP] Guest

    Re: Upgrade 2003 Standard SP1 to 2003 Enterprise

    Vincent Xu [MSFT] wrote:
    > Hi,
    >
    > I'm afraid we cannot upgrade in this way. The best way is backup needed
    > information and perform a fresh installation.
    >
    >
    > Best regards,
    >
    > Vincent Xu
    > Microsoft Online Partner Support
    >
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    I realize this is quite late, but I have to disagree with Vincent.
    According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810613, You can upgrade
    2003 Standard to 2003 Enterprise - it is supported. The problem you are
    running into is most likely in that the Enterprise Media doesn't have
    SP1 slipstreamed in. If you create a slipstreamed 2003 Enterprise CD, I
    don't believe you'll have a problem upgrading.

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