Drivers for Windows 2003 Server?

Question

I'd like to upgrade my Inspiron 5150 to Windows 2003 Server, as I have to give a presentation in October on setting up a web server.  Where can I find drivers, particularly for the network card, for this OS?  The downloads page doesn't offer Windows 2003 Server as one of OS choices.

TheGSRGuy · Answer

Most XP/2000 drivers will work fine on Server 2003.

jmwills · Answer

Here's a better, possibly, option for you.  There is a new program out called Virutal PC which allows you to run 95, 98, 98SE, ME, 2K, XP and Server 2003 from the same machine simultaneously, and it's from Microsoft!

Barbara Peisch · Answer

I've actually already replaced the OS. I was hoping the drivers for XP/2000 would work, but the utilities installation disk refuses to install them.

The idea of VM might be what I have to do. It's no big deal for me to put XP back on this machine and start from there, as long as that takes care of the driver issue.

Barbara Peisch · Answer

Did you try specifying Windows Server 2003 from the Dell Support webpage and downloading the drivers from there? The Dell download page didn't offer Server 2003 as one of the OS choices.

GulDukat · Answer

Yes you can use the XP Drivers for the I8600 or 8500 but you have to browse them out manually. IT WILL WORK! for win2003 Server. The only drivers I have not found to work yet are for the bridge 1394 Network Controller.

Good Luck!

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Drivers for Windows 2003 Server?

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