Re: Upgrade to 2000 Server

ineedhelp wrote:
This should be an easy questions. I have 2000 Pro and want to upgrade to 2000 Server. Can I accomplish this with an upgrade or does it have to be a re-install? I don't want to lose anything from my 2000 Pro box.



It'll have to be a clean re-installation, unless you want to create a dual-boot scenario. There has never been a supported upgrade path or method to move from a Microsoft workstation OS to a Microsoft server OS.

To preclude losing "anything," perform a complete backup of all of your important data.


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