Hardware failure on win2k DC

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Jon Skelley

My DC had a motherboard failure. I need to get this server back up ASAP. I
have a spare PC available. Is it possible to take the HD from the server
and move it to the PC?

Server hardware - Dual P3 933
512MB RAM
45GB IDE hard drive - The one I want to move
intel pro 100 NIC


PC hardware
Single P3 550
512MB RAM
Intel Pro 100 NIC


Essentially the only difference in hardware is the motherboard and single
CPU vs. Dual CPU. Is this possible or if not, what is a recommended course
of action?

Jon Skelley
 
Greetings --

Normally, unless the new motherboard is virtually identical to the
old one (same chipset, IDE controllers, etc), you'll most likely need
to perform a repair (a.k.a. in-place upgrade) installation, at the
very least (and don't forget to reinstall any service packs and
subsequent hot fixes):

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q292175

What an In-Place Win2K Upgrade Changes and What It Doesn't
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306952

If that fails:

How to Move a Windows 2000 Installation to Different Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q249694&ID=KB;EN-US;Q249694


Bruce Chambers

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My DC had a motherboard failure. I need to get this server back up ASAP. I
have a spare PC available. Is it possible to take the HD from the server
and move it to the PC?

Server hardware - Dual P3 933
512MB RAM
45GB IDE hard drive - The one I want to move
intel pro 100 NIC


PC hardware
Single P3 550
512MB RAM
Intel Pro 100 NIC


Essentially the only difference in hardware is the motherboard and single
CPU vs. Dual CPU. Is this possible or if not, what is a recommended course
of action?
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I wouldn't think that it would work. The problem is in the HAL which
is different for a dual processor, I believe.

Cheers,

Cliff
 
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