Windows 2003 R2

[joolzhaines]

Hi,

I am trying to install Windows 2003 with no service pack installed for development reasons. I have just purchased a new copy of 2003 but it has SP1 slipstreamed into it.
I thought that I could use one of my previous Windows 2003 CD's with no service pack and enter the product key with the new 2003 R2 version CD but this does not work, as it says invalid key.

Does anyone know how I can do this, or why it does not work as the only difference is the service pack?

Thanks for your help

Joolz

 

[porkchopexpress]

The 2003 R2 serial will be different to the standard 2003 numbers, you will need to locate the serial that goes with your 2003 no SP media. 2003 R2 requires SP1.