Microsoft KB Archive/895555

= How to install the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Administration Tools Pack in Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition =

Article ID: 895555

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

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INTRODUCTION
The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Administration Tools Pack (Wadminpack.msi) provides server management tools that let administrators remotely manage servers. These tools let administrators remotely manage servers that are running Windows Server 2003 and servers that are running Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

You can install the Administration Tools Pack on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. However, you must install the Administration Tools Pack from a Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD.



MORE INFORMATION
The Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack (Wadminpack.msi) is located in the following location on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD:

I386\Wadminpack.msi

To install the Administration Tools Pack, follow these steps:  Click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK:



Note In this step,  is the drive letter of your CD drive. In the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Administration Tools Pack Setup dialog box, click Next. Click Finish to complete the installation.

To access the Administration Tools after the installation is complete, click Start, click All Programs, and then click Administrative Tools.

Note The Administration Tools Pack in Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition is the same 32-bit version of the Administration Tool Pack that is included with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.

Technical support for Windows x64 editions
Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for Microsoft Windows x64 editions. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because a Windows x64 edition was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the Windows x64 edition installation with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your Windows x64 edition. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.

For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

For product information about Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 editions, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/default.mspx

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