Upgrade Win NT4.0 --> W2K

[LorDRameX]

Hey all!!, Mery Xmas & Happy new Year

Need some help, I have Win NT 4.0 working (server)
Whitch is the easiest way to upgrade to W2K
I hadnt tried it to do (a little sceary - to lose a lot of useful info (for me) is on my server)

hope U help me (beter mail me )
LorD RameX

 

[zuffy]

You can't upgrade Windows 4.0 Server to WIndows 2000 Professional if that's your plan... you can upgrade to Windows 2000 Server.

I upgraded my home PC from Windows NT 4.0 Workstation to Windows 2000 Professional and it lasted for 1.5 months before it crap out (my NT 4.0 was stable for 2 years). Then I upgraded my work PC from Win98SE to Windows 2000 Professional.. lasted 1 month. In other word, don't upgrade... start fresh even though it's a pain in the ass.

 

[Shadow07]

I have upgraded many Windows NT 4 machines to Windows 2000. This includes Workstation to Professional and NT 4 Server to Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server. I have had little issues.

But if you are going to make the transition to Windows 2000 Server, make sure that you have a good, reliable backup of your existing machine first before you even insert the CD.

 

[kadium]

Where can I get a copy of the upgrade (NT workstation to 2000 professional). It should be free...right?

 

[LorDRameX]

Hmmm well so it means that i should beter make a backup (my HDD on server is split in two logical discs - any problems with the disk whos not containing ntldr??? for backup i think)
I have a W2K Server istall package:disgust:
ok thx for help, have to do something to make it work

PS What are the known problems running this kind of upgrade (NT4 4.0 server ---> W2K server)

c-ya
LorD RameX

 

[kyoshozx]

kadium, you can get a copy from any local computer store. =P
It's not free, it's a reduce price but not free.