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need to create a bootable Server 2003 CD
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Hello,
I have a burned copy of Server 2003 Enterprise edition that a friend gave to me. I'd like to install it on my test server, but am unable to because the CD is not bootable.
I have tried booting the server with a 98SE floppy boot disk but am unable to run setup through DOS. I currently have a version of 2003 installed, but it is an evaluation copy and will expire soon. I tried installing directly from Windows, but received the message that I am unable to do so because the version of Server 2003 Enterprise is newer than the version on the CD that I have.
How can I create a bootable CD so I can boot my server directly into the CD and install the full version of Server 2003? Thanks in advance to all who reply. I appreciate your help!
ASKED: Jul 24 2007  3:17 PM GMT
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Be sure not to use illegal copy of windows, you can download eval version of windows bootable iso from Microsoft download site.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb430834.aspx

S Anand Kumar


Or....
You could risk the wrath of Microsoft and follow the instructions at

http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=297

to create a bootable disk. It's pretty easy if you have Nero or a similar program, but I wouldn't recommend using their
built-in cd images.

There's also a program out there that can do this for you but I can't seem to find it at this point.

Also you will need a product key for the installer which you can probably get from your friend.

Another option is to get a TechNet or an MSDN subscription. either one will allow you to download bootable ISO images of pretty much everything that Microsoft makes (aside from games and other consumer products).
Last Answered: Sep 26 2008  3:46 PM GMT by BrienPosey   720 pts.
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Dreamscape   0 pts.  |   Jul 25 2007  3:27AM GMT

Try this Microsoft kbase article.
 <a href="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;325879" title="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;325879" target="_blank">http://support.microsoft.com/default.asp…</a>

HOW TO: Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition in the Windows Server 2003 Family

 

JoBo   0 pts.  |   Nov 15 2007  8:31AM GMT

You could also consider to create a bootable Barts PE CD .
See link: <a href="http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/" title="http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/" target="_blank">http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/</a>

 

Apierson   95 pts.  |   Nov 26 2007  9:10PM GMT

I like Bart Pe, but I recently found myself using WinLite, which let you make a new bootable cd, from you original. You can add service packs, and almost anything else you may need. Works really well if you need DOS drivers.

 
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