Can't install recovery console after SP1

[ictpd]

I have completed setting up a new server, installed SP1 and other updates.

When I run winnt32 /cmdcons from the CD I get an error message about trying to use an old version of windows, but I can't find a newer version of winnt32 in the \386 folder left by SP1

 

[MikeBatters]

It might just be wirth trying to run the recovery console from the CD to see if it still runs OK.

I am not aware of the problem but this might be a temporary work around until a proper answer can be given.

Someone else always has a better answer!

 

[ictpd]

Thanks Mike, but just to clarify, I am trying to install the recovery console, rather than run it.

 

[MikeBatters]

I got that but i thought it would be worth checking that you can actually run it against the SP1 installation from the CD as an interim measure.

I will have a scout around for and info on the problem you have actually got as well.

Someone else always has a better answer!

 

[ictpd]

I have booted from the 2K3 CD and can run the recovery console & commands OK

 

[tubbaguts]

Try to install the recovery console from the i386 directory on the w2k3. May work, may not.

 

[ictpd]

Yes, that was what I tried the first time, the winnt32.exe file is the same version as the one on the 2K3 install CD, and I assume that somewhere there should be a newer version, but I don't know how to get hold of it.

 

[ictpd]

I founf the solution:

Apparently you have to create an integrated installation.
ie One where the original \386 files are integrated with the new ones from SP1, then run winnt32.exe

Link below:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;828930