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Q156660: Cannot Install Windows NT 4.0 Competitive Upgrade

Article: Q156660
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup
Last Modified: 20-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SUMMARY
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If you try to upgrade to Windows NT Server version 4.0 from another operating
system, setup may prompt for the installation media for the previous operating
system. Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server setup may also request the media for a
previous version of Windows NT.

MORE INFORMATION
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There are different upgrade products for Microsoft Windows NT Server version
4.0. There is a standard upgrade package for upgrading from a previous version
of Windows NT, and there is a competitive upgrade to migrate from another
operating system.

If you are migrating from another operating system, make sure the product ID for
the upgrade package is correct for the competitive upgrade. If you try to use
the standard upgrade package to migrate from another operating system, the
installation may not finish.

For more information, consult your software retailer or contact Microsoft Sales
at (800) 426-9400 to determine if you have the correct upgrade package.


Additional query words: prodnt nt setup novell

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Keywords          : kbsetup 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : :4.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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