JSI Tip 6991. When you attempt to upgrade to Windows Server 2003, you receive 'Windows Setup Does Not Support Upgrading from Microsoft Windows 2000 Server'?

You will receive the subject message if Windows 2000 Server was installed from a retail CD-ROM and you are using an OEM Standard Edition CD-ROM to install Windows Server 2003. You need a retail Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM.

NOTE: The OEM version of Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition is designed to upgrade only an OEM installation of Windows 2000 Server.

NOTE: This issue can occur when upgrading to other Windows Server 2003 editions.

NOTE: See "Windows Setup Does Not Support Upgrading from Microsoft Windows 2000 Server" Error Message When You Try to Upgrade to Windows Server 2003.

NOTE: See Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Paths.

NOTE: See Required User Rights for the Upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003.