Cannot Install Service Pack 2 Adminpak on Computer That Runs Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (292640)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2
This article was previously published under Q292640

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) Adminpak (support tools) on a computer that already has Windows 2000 Service Pack 1, the Adminpak installation may not complete successfully.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because, by design, the support tools from a later service pack are not to be installed on an earlier version of the operating system.

MORE INFORMATION

Beginning with Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the level of the Support Tools (Adminpak) must match the level of the service pack that is installed on the computer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/19/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB292640
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