Windows Server 2003

[AlexR]

Is Windows Server 2003 64Bit?

And err, I have a little problem, my friend lent me a copy of Windows Server 2003. I installed it and when I put in the CD Key it was invalid.

Now, I Know its a bootlegged version but how can I uninstall it so I can install XP?

Please dont flame.

 

[n0cmonkey]

I ran it on a 32bit processor.

Format the drive.

 

[AlexR]

Would It be better to use XP 64Bit?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Probably not.

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: AlexR
Is Windows Server 2003 64Bit?

There is a 64bit version of it, released yeterday.

 

[NightCrawler]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/trial/order.aspx

180 day trial of the 64 bit version is available.

Have fun.

 

[spyordie007]

Now, I Know its a bootlegged version but how can I uninstall it so I can install XP?

Boot the machine off the XP CD (either 32 or 64 bit); during the install specify to format the drive.

 

[jfreeth]

Think I will try the 64 bit version.
I applied w2003 SP1 and it failed, rolled back but then wouldn't boot.
Tried a clean secondary install, and applied SP1, same result, broke at a different place but at least it rebooted. On rebooting it runs CHKDSK, and then reboots again. Not sure why it's failing. This is my primary workstation and test box,so was really... upset to lose all my working software. Not sure what went wrong but be careful when you apply SP1.