Re: A Very Sick W2K Server

DanaK wrote:

I wish I could say. I was already shell-shocked from the other server failure. It had something to do with inaccessable device or hardware failure. I rarely use the floppy disk in this server - and no prior indication that it had a problem - so this was a huge surprise. All the EV says is that the prior shutdown was unexpected. Bringing the server back up it was obvious that something was pretty wrong inside.

So far things have come back somewhat. I still can't install or uninstall anything even though I've got my Windows Insaller service back. Thinking of doing an upgrade to W2K3 when I get Symantec uninstalled.

Hi,

You haven't by any chance PowerChute 6.x UPS software (APC) installed
on the computer?

If so, upgrade it to v7 or uninstall it.


PowerChute 6.x cases a lot of issues, mich more than what is described
here:

PowerChute Business Edition - Customers Using 6.x Must Upgrade to 7.x
due to Java Runtime Environment expiration
http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7202


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