Susan
Fri Jul 18 21:12:10 CDT 2003
That should do the trick
[I love Google]
"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" wrote:
> Try this:
>
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=Small+Business+Server+cannot+upgrade+your+current+operating+system&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=eOYyJq0EBHA.1460%40tkmsftngp02&rnum=1
>
> Marco tracked down the solution for me:
>
> 2. Create Key: HKLM\software\Microsoft\BackOffice Create REG SZ:
> HKLM\software\Microsoft\BackOffice\SuiteVersion. Set the value to 4.5
>
> Thanks again Marco and hope it works for you Richard.
>
> Linda wrote:
>
> > Not really an error message - more like an error paragraph. I scribbled it
> > down.
> > Goes something like this;
> > Small Business Server cannot upgrade your current operating system. You
> > must first install Windows 2000 from the Small Business Server disk 1.
> > Click cancel to exit setup, backup any data or directories and run Windows
> > 2000 Server setup. When Windows 2000 server setup concludes Small Business
> > Server 2000 setup starts automatically. Refer to Small Business Server
> > Planning and Installation Guide chapter 16 "Installing Small Business Server
> > 2000."
> > Chapter 16 says to to proceed the way I have been - and then the licensing
> > agreement is to appear - I wish - no mention of this stop error that I can
> > find - I am still looking.
> > The SBS 4.5 OS is the standard full retail version as is the 2000 upgrade.
> > Have RAM, Disk space, the hardware is 2000 compliant - so what does it think
> > it is whining about?
> > A bit more detail in the above would be helpful instead of such a generic
> > error message.
> > Thanks,
> > Linda
> >
> > "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]" <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
> > wrote in message news:3F1890B0.4CFFFA88@pacbell.net...
> > > What's the exact error message please for "google purposes" :-)
> > > Is/was the 4.5 a NFR?
> > >
> > > Linda wrote:
> > >
> > > > Today I tried to upgrade an existing install of SBS 4.5 (SP6a) to SBS
> > 2000
> > > > using the CD's from MS labeled as upgrade.
> > > > The stupid thing says that it cannot upgrade the current version and
> > that I
> > > > should perform a new install. Well a clean install would be better
> > except
> > > > that I need to be sure that the existing Exchange Email does not get
> > wiped
> > > > out in the process - which a new install would do and is not acceptable
> > to
> > > > them.
> > > > Anyone see this before?
> > > > I cleared the warnings applying to Exchange and Proxy and LDAP and tried
> > > > again - still says it does not qualify. It baffles me - 4.5 to 2000
> > should
> > > > work fine. The data is on a D: drive the OS on C:. The only thing that
> > > > even occurs to me is that the C: drive is 3.99GB with 1.5GB free space.
> > Has
> > > > anyone had problems upgrading if there is less the 4GB? The RAM is 512
> > and
> > > > the processor is 550Mhz so these should be OK.
> > > > Any suggestions greatly appreciated as otherwise I will spend my evening
> > > > making sure I know how to restore email and it seems like a painful
> > process
> > > > from what I have read so far.
> > > > Or if anyone has restored email from 5.5 to 2000 and can pass along any
> > > > links or tips, including the pit falls that would also be appreciated
> > just
> > > > in case I have to take that route.
> > > > Looks like I will be stuck in a computer room all weekend - but if I can
> > > > upgrade at least I may see some daylight.
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Linda
> > >
> > > --
> > > "Don't lose sight of security. Security is a state of being,
> > > not a state of budget. He with the most firewalls still does
> > > not win. Put down that honeypot and keep up to date on your
> > > patches. Demand better security from vendors and hold them
> > > responsible. Use what you have, and make sure you know how
> > > to use it properly and effectively."
> > > ~Rain Forest Puppy
> > >
http://www.wiretrip.net/rfp/txt/evolution.txt
> > >
> > >
>
> --
> "Don't lose sight of security. Security is a state of being,
> not a state of budget. He with the most firewalls still does
> not win. Put down that honeypot and keep up to date on your
> patches. Demand better security from vendors and hold them
> responsible. Use what you have, and make sure you know how
> to use it properly and effectively."
> ~Rain Forest Puppy
>
http://www.wiretrip.net/rfp/txt/evolution.txt
--
"Don't lose sight of security. Security is a state of being,
not a state of budget. He with the most firewalls still does
not win. Put down that honeypot and keep up to date on your
patches. Demand better security from vendors and hold them
responsible. Use what you have, and make sure you know how
to use it properly and effectively."
~Rain Forest Puppy
http://www.wiretrip.net/rfp/txt/evolution.txt