Downgrade 2003 to 2000

[tipopen]

I have an application that will only run on Windows 2000 server and I received 2003. I am told I can downgrade but can't find out how and MS wants a PO to talk to them.

Anyone have the procedure?

 

[Davetoo]

You can just install 2000 Server instead of 2003 Server utilizing the license from your 2003 version.

You should be able to contact World Wide Fullfillment (Google it) and order a 2000 Server CD...I think.

I'm Certifiable, not certified.
It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.

 

[dholbrook]

Short of building the Win2000 server (and you can downgrade the 2003 license), the simpler solution may be to contact the application vender and see if they have updated drivers for WIn2003. Since the App runs on Win 2000, I would bet they have an updated driver. Try their web site, or call them.

HTH