Adprep forestprep stuck


i trying adprep 2003 server, 2008 r2 can introduced domaincontroller. run adprep32 /forestprep 2008 r2 disc, , blinking cursor, , absolutely nothing happens. problem?

hi,

 

the adprep32.exe tool in support\adprep folder of windows server 2008 r2 installation dvd. please make sure file path correct.

 

in addition, please make sure there no third party software conflicts, such antivirus software. may disable , try run adprep32.exe tool in clean boot environment. perform clean boot:

 

1. click "start", go "run", , type "msconfig" (without quotation marks) in open box start system configuration utility.

2. click "services" tab, check "hide microsoft services" box , click "disable all" (if not gray).

3. click "startup" tab, click "disable all" , click "ok".

4. click "ok" restart computer selective startup environment.

5. when "system configuration utility" window appears, please check "don't show message or launch system configuration utility when windows starts" box , click ok.

6. check whether or not issue still appears in environment.

 

note: temporarily disabling startup group prevents startup programs loading @ startup. shouldn't affect system or other programs. may still manually run these programs later.

 

for more information regarding running adprep.exe, please refer following microsoft technet article:

 

running adprep.exe

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd464018(ws.10).aspx

 

if issue persists, please upload output information “meinolf weber” mentioned our further research.

 

regards,


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