When I go to install 203 server R2 on a dell t410 it just blue screens. I have tried three different types of media and it is always the same result. I have two of them and they both blue screen. So I guess I am missing something. Thanks

Please use Microsoft Skydrive to upload dump files (%systemroot%\minidumps like c:\windows\minidumps) and post a link here. If you want to debug dump files without my help, use Windbg and refer to this Microsoft article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315263 This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration

Hi, Please provide more information: 1. What are the error code and error message on the blue screen? 2. Did this computer work fine before? Can the computer boot into the old OS now? 3. Is there any hardware change before you install Windows Server 2003? Generally speaking, blue screen could be caused by incompatible hardware or driver. To troubleshoot the blue screen problem effectively, it is recommended to contact Microsoft Customer Support Service (CSS) so that a dedicated Support Professional can help you on this issue. To obtain the phone numbers for specific technology request please take a look at the web site listed below. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;PHONENUMBERS If you are outside the US please see http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers. Regards, Bruce This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

I tried to put a version of 2008 r2 on it at least started to load (x64) Now it claims to need drivers for the cd\dvd. I'm going to start from scratch and see what happens.

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