Windows 2003 Cannot install R2

[Thomas Hacker]

Hi,

I upgrade many servers "2003 SP2 standard" to "2003 SP2 R2 standard" -
without any problem.

A handfull of machines failes with an error "An Application is running
- Reboot before install" (free translated from German). The reboot did
not repair this problem.

I stop many services and tasks but the problem is the same.

Strangely is the fact all machines use same configuration (hardware,
software like SMS and RIS/WDS).

Which application cancel the installation of R2? Is there a list of
applications wich setup2.exe checks before continue?

Thx, TH

PS: The server configuration page is closed (hta)

 

[Ashish]

Stop services for any third-party applications that are running on the server
using the Local System account. If a third-party application is running using
the Local System account, it may have a file lock on operating system files.
This will prevent Setup from upgrading your operating system.

To determine if an application is running as the Local System account, open
Services (click Start, click Run, and type Services.msc) and check for
third-party services that have Log On As set to Local System account. If
third-party services are using the account, stop the service, and then set
the Startup Type to Disabled.


Ashish

"Thomas Hacker" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I upgrade many servers "2003 SP2 standard" to "2003 SP2 R2 standard" -
> without any problem.
>
> A handfull of machines failes with an error "An Application is running
> - Reboot before install" (free translated from German). The reboot did
> not repair this problem.
>
> I stop many services and tasks but the problem is the same.
>
> Strangely is the fact all machines use same configuration (hardware,
> software like SMS and RIS/WDS).
>
> Which application cancel the installation of R2? Is there a list of
> applications wich setup2.exe checks before continue?
>
> Thx, TH
>
> PS: The server configuration page is closed (hta)
>
>