Upgrading when you have the SP1 version of Windows Server 2003 R2

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Important

This topic applies only if you have the first release of Windows Server 2003 R2 where Disc 1 contains Service Pack 1 (SP1). If the product discs that you have do not specify which service pack is included, then the discs contain SP1.

You can upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2 from computers running the following operating systems:

  • Windows Server 2003 with a service pack

  • Windows Server 2003 without a service pack

  • Windows 2000 Server

  • Windows NT Server 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later

  • Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition with Service Pack 5 or later

Note

When you install Windows Server 2003 R2, you are not installing the Windows Server 2003 R2 optional components. After Setup is complete, you can install the optional components by using Add/Remove Windows Components in Control Panel. You also have the option to add or upgrade server roles using Manage Your Server. For more information about these options, see Installing Optional Components and Server Roles.

Note

If you are running Windows Server 2003 and you do not have the latest service pack installed, you can download and install the service pack from the Microsoft Web site (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=77236). Use this method if you do not want to install the integrated version that is included on Disc 1. The service pack is included within the operating system, and therefore, you cannot uninstall it alone.

In this topic

  • Upgrading by using the product discs

  • Upgrading from a shared network resource

Upgrading by using the product discs

Choose from the following procedures:

  • To upgrade from Windows Server 2003 with a service pack by using the product discs

  • To upgrade from Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows Server 2003 without a service pack by using the product discs

To upgrade from Windows Server 2003 with a service pack by using the product discs

  1. Log on to the computer as an administrator.

  2. Insert Disc 2 into your CD-ROM drive. If the disc does not automatically open, type D:r2auto.exe at the command line. D is the drive letter associated with your CD-ROM drive.

  3. Follow the instructions on your screen, and enter the product key that comes with the two product discs.

To upgrade from Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows Server 2003 without a service pack by using the product discs

  1. Log on to the computer as an administrator.

  2. If you are running Windows NT or Windows 2000, first upgrade to Windows Server 2003 by inserting Disc 1 into your CD-ROM drive. If the disc does not automatically open, open the disc, and then click Setup.exe.

  3. On the first screen, select the option to install the operating system.

  4. In Installation Type, select Upgrade (Recommended).

  5. Click Next, and continue to follow the instructions on your screen. Enter the product key that comes with the two product disks.

  6. After Setup for Disc 1 is complete, log on to the computer as an administrator.

  7. When you are prompted, insert Disc 2 and then click OK.

  8. Follow the instructions on your screen.

Upgrading from a shared network resource

To upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2 using a shared network resource, you need to copy the source files to a network share. If you have Windows Server 2003 with a service pack installed, copy and install only the Disc 2 source files. If you do not have a service pack installed, copy and install the source files of both product discs.

Choose from the following procedures:

  • To upgrade a computer running Windows Server 2003 with a service pack

  • To upgrade a computer running a Windows Server 2003 (without a service pack), Windows NT, or Windows 2000

To upgrade a computer running Windows Server 2003 with a service pack from a shared network resource

  1. Log on to the computer as an administrator.

  2. On a network server, create a shared resource called \\ServerName\FolderName, where ServerName is the name of your server, and FolderName is the name of the shared resource that you created.

    Important

    Ensure that only system administrators have full access to this folder. Other users should have only Read and Execute permissions.

  3. Copy all of the files and folders from only Disc 2 to the shared resource.

  4. Open a command prompt on the computer that you want to upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2, connect to the shared folder that contains the source files, and run D:r2auto.exe. D is the drive letter associated with your CD-ROM drive.

  5. Follow the instructions on your screen, and enter the product key that comes with the two product discs.

To upgrade a computer running Windows Server 2003 (without a service pack), Windows NT, or Windows 2000 from a shared network resource

  1. Log on to the computer as an administrator.

  2. On a network server, create a shared resource called \\ServerName\FolderName, where ServerName is the name of your server, and FolderName is the name of the shared resource that you created.

    Important

    Ensure that only system administrators have full access to this folder. Other users should have only Read and Execute permissions.

  3. Copy all of the files and folders from Disc 1 to the shared resource.

  4. Copy all of the files and folders from Disc 2 to the shared resource.

  5. Click Yes to overwrite the Autorun.inf file.

  6. On the computer that you want to upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2, connect to the shared folder that contains the source files.

  7. If you are running Windows NT or Windows 2000, first upgrade to Windows Server 2003: In the i386 folder, click Winnt32.exe. For 64-bit versions, this file is located in the Amd64 folder.

  8. Follow the instructions on your screen, and enter the product key that comes with the two product discs.

  9. After Setup for Windows Server 2003 is complete, log on to the computer as an administrator. Setup for Disc 2 should start automatically. If it does not start automatically, connect to the shared folder that contains the source files and run D:r2auto.exe. D is the drive letter associated with your CD-ROM drive.

  10. Follow the instructions on your screen.