Adprep 32-bit Download

[NSpirit]

I am bringing a Windows 2003 Server into an existing Windows 2000 domain,
thus need to run adprep.exe. Because my Windows 2003 server is 64-bit, the
media doesn't contain the 32-bit version of adprep (which I need in order to
run on my Windows 2000 schema master). Does anyone know how I can acquire the
32-bit version of adprep, other than purchasing the 32-bit media for Windows
2003? I have been unsuccessful in finding a suitable download.

[Paul Bergson [MVP-DS]]

You can download the trial 32 bit and adprep from there

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb430833.aspx

or

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919151
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Paul Bergson
MVP - Directory Services
MCT, MCSE, MCSA, Security+, BS CSci
2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT

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Post by NSpirit
I am bringing a Windows 2003 Server into an existing Windows 2000 domain,
thus need to run adprep.exe. Because my Windows 2003 server is 64-bit, the
media doesn't contain the 32-bit version of adprep (which I need in order to
run on my Windows 2000 schema master). Does anyone know how I can acquire the
32-bit version of adprep, other than purchasing the 32-bit media for Windows
2003? I have been unsuccessful in finding a suitable download.

[Robert Garito]

That has to be absolutely the lousiest solution EVER from Microsoft....

The download is not available at the link--one must CALL Microsoft to receive the file or download a 600mb + TRIAL VERSION to get a 100k file out of it. What are they trying to protect!?!??!?!

By the time I get through to Microsoft's tech support, it's be quicker for me to drive all the way across town (and I live in Metro South Florida) and back to retrieve the file from my library.....

All to get a Windows 2003 server to join a Windows 2003 (!) domain!!!!!!!!

Microsoft's support quality lately has been dropping faster than the value of my stock....

Post by NSpirit
I am bringing a Windows 2003 Server into an existing Windows 2000 domain,
thus need to run adprep.exe. Because my Windows 2003 server is 64-bit, the
media doesn't contain the 32-bit version of adprep (which I need in order to
run on my Windows 2000 schema master). Does anyone know how I can acquire the
32-bit version of adprep, other than purchasing the 32-bit media for Windows
2003? I have been unsuccessful in finding a suitable download.

Post by Paul Bergson [MVP-DS]
You can download the trial 32 bit and adprep from there
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb430833.aspx
or
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/919151
--
Paul Bergson
MVP - Directory Services
MCT, MCSE, MCSA, Security+, BS CSci
2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT
http://www.pbbergs.com
Please no e-mails, any questions should be posted in the NewsGroup
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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