Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server requires that software be added in the " Install Mode" through the Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs.
Note: Some software, especially downloaded software, doesn't allow the installer to install it through the Add/Remove Programs tools. To manually put the machine into the install mode open a command prompt and type:
change user /installThis sets the machine to install mode. When finished, type:
change user /execute
Select Start>Settings>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs to launch the Add/Remove Programs dialog box
Add/Remove Programs
Select the CD or Floppy button on the Add/Remove Programs dialog box to open the Installation wizard.
Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD-ROM
The wizard will prompt for the installation of the software disk. Select Next to display the Run Installation Program dialog box.
Note: If the new program starts in "autorun" and proceeds without going through the following procedures, either stop the autorun and use the wizard to initiate the installation, or use the " change user /install" command to place the machine in the install mode.
Run Installation Program
Enter the command line of the installation program and select Finish, or select the Browse button to select the installation file.
Browse Dialog Box
Selecting the Browse button on the Run Installation dialog box will launch a Browse File window. Highlight the installation file and select Open. This will begin the application setup.
After Installation
As the installation begins, an After Installation dialog box is displayed. It requests that the Next button be selected when the installation is finished. When this button is selected a second confirmation window is displayed.
Finish Administrative Install Dialog Box
Select the Finish button when the installation is finished.
Note: If a choice is given to Reboot Now or Reboot Later, choose to reboot later once the entire setup is completed and the dialog boxes are cleared.
(Updated 9/20/2006)