I think this is what you want
by HAL 9000 Moderator
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windows server in place u ...
http://www.elmajdal.net/win2k8/In-Place_Upgrade_Windows_Server_2003_Domain_Controller_To_Windows_Server_2008.aspx
But I have no idea if it's going to work. 
Col
It is most likely that then
by HAL 9000 Moderator
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done that
But you shouldn't rule out a possible Hardware issue like Failing RAM and test all of the Hardware First.
You can use the Ultimate Boot CD which is a free application to test the hardware with. It has all of the standard testing utilities included.
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html
Remember to download the ISO File not click on the add on this page. If you are asked for payment you have clicked on the wrong link.
Col
windows server in place upgrade hangs
I attempted an upgrade on a physical server from Windows server 2003 x64 standard SP2 to windows server 2008 r2 enterprise and it hangs at the last stage "transferring files, settings and programs" on 40%. It lasted about 2 hours then I rolled it back to 2003. Anti-virus software has been removed. This was done within windows not booting directly to setup.
Any ideas??
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