Error Message Occurs When Applying Checked Build Versions of Windows NT 4.0 SP5 and SP6a (284961)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5
This article was previously published under Q284961

SYMPTOMS

When you apply the checked build version of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5 (SP5) or Service Pack 6a (SP6) to Small Business Server 4.5, you may receive the following error message:
Service Pack Setup Error: Service Pack Setup cannot update a checked (debug) system with a free (retail) version of the Service Pack, or vice-versa.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, download and apply the Standard Encryption or High Encryption version of the service pack depending on the system requirements.

MORE INFORMATION

You can download checked build files to use to diagnose program and computer crashes. It is recommended that only system administrators and other advanced users download these files; checked build files are not required for proper operation of your computer. If you are an advanced user, you can download the checked build versions of Windows NT 4.0 SP5 and SP6a from the following Microsoft Web sites:

http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/recommended/sp5/sp5build/default.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/recommended/sp6/sp6build/default.asp

REFERENCES

For additional information about Windows NT service packs, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

255754 How to Determine If You Have 128-Bit or 56-Bit Encryption for SSL/TLS

249135 Cannot Apply 56-Bit SP6/6a to 128-Bit Windows NT 4.0

152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/18/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB284961
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