I am trying to install windows server 2003.. when I start he pre install the screen goes into a cmd prompt and I am not sure how to move past this screen since nothing tells me what to type in to advance with the pre installation. any body out there that can help me..

Hello, never have seen a command prompt if i use the original installation disk. So which one do you use?Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

Hi, I would like to confirm what screen do you mean? You may also take a photo and post it here to clarify the symptom. For the detailed steps, please refer to the following thread: Use SkyDrive to upload collected files and post screen shot/picture. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02db-4665-993a-08d865088d65/ In addition, did you configure the boot priority to CD/DVD drive? If not, please change it in CMOS settings. Please refer to the following link to reinstall Windows Server 2003. Install Windows Server 2003 http://www.petri.co.il/install_windows_2003.htm What’s the result? Regards, 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.