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Q262640: Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack Does Not Install on Windows 2000

Article: Q262640
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt:5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbOSWin2000
Last Modified: 04-AUG-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to install the Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack (NTOP) on a Windows
2000-based computer, the following error message occurs:

  The features included in the Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack are designed for
  Microsoft Windows NT Server Version 4.0. They do not currently run on Windows
  NT Server 5.0.

CAUSE
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Internet Information Services (IIS) and related services, such as FTP Server,
Indexing Service, and SMTP Service, are included as built-in components of
Windows 2000 (both the Professional and Server editions) and cannot be installed
through the NTOP.

RESOLUTION
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Perform the following steps to install IIS 5.0:

1. From the Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click "Add/Remove
  Programs".

2. Select "Add/Remove Windows Components", select the Internet Information
  Services (IIS) component, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Additional query words: iis 5 setup set up set-up akz

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Keywords          : kbOSWin2000 
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis500
Version           : winnt:5.0
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbpending

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