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A@Rome
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 Posted - 2004-08-05 : 03:06:22
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| Hi all, I'm trying to install MSDE in silent mode and without using a .ini file (on a machine with windows 2000 server and SQL 2000 already insatalled). At the end of the installation, the machine reboot automatically, but I need to stop this reboot.Someone can help me?Thanks all |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2004-08-05 : 14:29:20
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| You can't stop a reboot and expect the application to work. If an installation needs a reboot, you have to perform the reboot for it to work.Tara |
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A@Rome
Starting Member
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Posted - 2004-08-06 : 03:35:32
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| thank you Tara, the fact is that I want to stop the "automatic" reboot to register some information on the machine and then reboot it... |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2004-08-06 : 12:23:09
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| You'll probably have to work with Microsoft to get them to change their installation scripts. Doubt you'll be able to though.Tara |
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A@Rome
Starting Member
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Posted - 2004-08-23 : 03:09:51
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| Thanks, I find out the right parameter, if you're interested in, is "reboot=reallysuppress".Thank you |
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MSDE installation without reboot