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SCSI driver NT to 2000 migration

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by jsarinana

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This weekend I came into work to migrate NT to WIN2000 server. I did two servers which use scsi controller cards. I had to run a wk2setup.exe to convert scsi drivers from NT to 2000. On one server it became a real pain not to mention time sucker. Anyway I have another server which is low end and has two ide h.d. one h.d. uses a Ultra 100 card. Will I have to go through additional steps like my scsi controllers or does it just work since it is not scasi but an ide controller ?
any feed back would be greaty appriciated

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by timwalsh

It depends. Check the Hardware Compatability List for Win2K at http://www.microsoft.com/hwdq/hcl/default.asp (remove any spaces in the URL). This will tell you if a driver for your particular IDE controller is available with Windows. If it isn't,and you need to access the drive connected to this controller during setup, you may need to provide a driver. Note: Windows may recognize the chipset on the controller even if it doesn't recognize the specific model of controller.

Good Luck.

by acattr

I upgraded my server using an Ultra 100 card. Windows 2000 did not recognize it at first. I simply went to the manufacturer's website and got the drivers for it. Get the driver disk handly just in case. During the blue screen installation, it willask you to press F6 to install additional scsi controllers. It is not scsi, but it is a disk controller, specify your floppy containing the drivers.

by henrywi

regarding any type of drivers that you use and want to install windows 2000 don't forget to check the HCL in MS website they have everysingle list that can be used to migrate windows 2000 as the others OS. I don't happen to have the exactly KB # butwhen you go to http://www.miscrosoft.com and you will find it

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