Cannot Install Windows NT Workstation from ZAK Server

Last reviewed: July 30, 1997
Article ID: Q172110

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Zero Administration Kit for Windows NT Workstation 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Windows NT Workstation 4.0 from a Zero Administration Kit (ZAK) Server, the following error message may be displayed when the GUI portion of Setup starts:

   Windows NT Setup

   No previous version of Windows NT could be found on your 
   computer. Setup is unable to verify that you qualify to use 
   this upgrade product.

   Press F3 to exit

CAUSE

When you configured the ZAK Server distribution point, you used the upgrade version of Windows NT Workstation.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the full retail version of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 when you create the distribution point for Windows NT Workstation on your ZAK Server.

Additional query words: 4.00
Keywords : NTSrvWkst zeront kbsetup
Version : WINDOWS:4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: July 30, 1997
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