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How Do You Change An Operating System From Windows XP To Server 2003?

April 26, 2017Computers operating operating system server SYSTEMS Windows Windows XP

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How Do You Change An Operating System From Windows XP To Server 2003?

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The Windows Server 2003 operating system is used for web and application server settings because it supports multiple users, file sharing and web hosting utilities. If you have a Windows XP computer that you want to turn into a server, you can set up Server 2003 on the computer. This requires that you overwrite your Windows XP installation with the Server 2003 installation, so back up any files that you want to save before proceeding. Restart your server and place the Server 2003 installation CD into the CD tray. Boot from the CD by pressing the key that opens the boot menu on your server and choose to boot from the CD tray. The boot menu key differs between computers, but it’s usually one of the function keys, the DEL key or the ESC key. Press “Enter” when you are prompted to do so (to continue with the installation) and press “F8.” Select a partition on which to install Server 2003. If none exist, press “C” then press “L” to create a partition. Press the “Enter” key to choose the new