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Can't remove old exchange server - 9.Apr.2008 2:48:29 PM

tekuser777

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Exchange 2007 SP1
Exchange 2003 SP2

It seems I can not remove the old exchange server.When I do the error says that

When I try to un-install exchange 2003, i get the following.... "cannot remove server that is a target bridgehead" Any ideas? Thanks!

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RE: Can't remove old exchange server - 9.Apr.2008 3:10:22 PM

Elan Shudnow

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Sounds like you didn't remove the routing group connectors.

Go through this guide:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb288905(EXCHG.80).aspx

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RE: Can't remove old exchange server - 9.Apr.2008 4:17:53 PM

tekuser777

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Wow, OK that was it. I deleted 2 connectors that were attatching the servers. Like EX2k3-EX2k7, now it let me run the add/remove.

I am stuck because it says it need the original disk (2003) going to try the one I have from technet. (I didnt install this server).

When I do the uninstall, it says it is running forest prep for 2003, SCARY!!!! I guess it is doing forest prep to remove the server? I hope this doesnt mess with the 2007 server!

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RE: Can't remove old exchange server - 9.Apr.2008 4:52:53 PM

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Thanks for the tip. Now it seems like it did a half-uninstall. I get this message:

Setup failed while installing sub-component of Windows Active Directory schema update with error code 0xc1037986 (please consult the installation logs for detailed description). You may cancel the installation or try the failed setup again.

Perhaps I have to use AD tools to manually delete some things. Sigh...

I need a reboot which i will do in about an hour.

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RE: Can't remove old exchange server - 9.Apr.2008 5:59:40 PM

tekuser777

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Finally, I got it to uninstall. I was using the SP1 disk, it wanted the original. (no service pack.)

After I used that, it uninstalled.

Thanks for your help on this. I will give it 48 hours to make sure everything is OK with my 2007 server. (I think all is well now).

Thanks again!!!

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