Server Management console missing and can't install it.

**Keithh** · 19-11-2006

I was running SBS 2003 with SP1 since long time and it was working fine. Recently I upgraded the same to R2 and since then Server Management is missing. Also there is no launchconsole.exe either. When I went to Server Tools in SBS Setup program, the option for Install Administrator is grayed out. Only ‘None’ and ‘Remove’ options are clickable.

As a workaround I ran adminpak.msi from the CD but it dint helped in any way. Any help will be appreciated.

**Miltongomes** · 20-11-2006

I think you should try reinstalling Small Business Server 2003 Console again, it will surely fix the problem. Just follow these steps to do the same:

Log on as an administrator to your SBS 2003 computer.
Insert Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 CD-ROM 1 into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type the path of the Setup.exe file on the SBS 2003 CD-ROM 1, and then click OK. Alternatively, click Browse, navigate to the Setup.exe file on SBS 2003 CD-ROM 1, click Open, and then click OK.
In the Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 Setup Wizard, click Set Up Windows Small Business Server.
On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Setup page, click Next.
On the Setup Requirements page, click Next.
On the Windows Configuration page, click Next.
On the Component Selection page, click the down-arrow next to Server Tools in the Action list, and then click Maintenance.
In the Action list, click the down-arrow next to Administration, and the click Reinstall.
Click Next, and then on the Components Summary page, click Next.
On the Finishing Your Installation page, click Finish.
Click OK to restart your computer.
Log on as the administrator to complete the installation.

**atxray** · 09-12-2010

Hi,,
i have the same problem.. and was reading what Mr. Steven Zhu posted..
my question is ,, if i do these steps to re-install the managment consoles.. does that change anything or effect on the network settinegs after the restart ?? and is there any specific settings i have to do after the restart ???

plz bear with me ,, am just a begginner.

Best Regards

**5parts** · 10-12-2010

As per my knowledge the network setting will definitely change with then re-Installation of the Server Management Console. But still i will advise you to refer the manual of the Server Management Console and MSDN that provide on the Microsoft.