Do it Yourself: Upgrade Win2k defrag to Full version a la ex

This is a discussion about Do it Yourself: Upgrade Win2k defrag to Full version a la ex in the Windows Software category; You need: One copy of Windows 2000 installed, preferrably 2195 but anyone should do; One file called dk52pupdate_i. exe from diskeeper. com 1) Unzip the dk52. . . file 2) Doubleclick on DiskeeperWorkstation.

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You need: One copy of Windows 2000 installed, preferrably 2195 but anyone should do; One file called dk52pupdate_i.exe from diskeeper.com
1) Unzip the dk52... file
2) Doubleclick on DiskeeperWorkstation.Msi
3) watch the installation and when done you have diskeeper 5.03 instead of the crippled verision that comes with win2000

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I wasn't able to get this to run, it kept telling me to run the update. Whats the prob?

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OK this wouldn't work for me either:
1. When I dbl-click on DiskeeperWorkstation.msi, it sez gotta click Update.msi.
2. When I dbl-click on Update.msi, it sez I don't have Diskeeper to update.
3. When I dbl-click on 16885c.msi, it lets me install but bombs out with a msg like "F1254-Readme.txt,Data.cab... " couldn't be found or something like that. The install just rolls back.
 
Sure would like to get this to work

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I got the same results as you sandman... fargo- did you already have diskeeper 5 installed on your win2k? otherwise please post more info on how you got this to work..

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I didn't have it installed and have done it on several other computers, i don't have a 16885c.msi, just the other 2, they have removed the file that i am using from their website btw
 
Fargo

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How about posting that file somewhere or sending it to some kind soul who will test it out and post it for others <g>?
 
If you are interested, cq' me at 43462208.
 
 
 
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Ya dude! ICQ me a copy also, if it's not too much trouble ;-)
 
ICQ# 16521652

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I wouldnt mind a copy either..icq # is 20897015.

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Same here ... ICQ 53614167

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I don't know this boards policy on this kind of thing, but I posted a version that will install under W2k
 
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it says i don't have Diskeeper installed.

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Sorry, you need the version from sept 30th, this one "properly" detects windows 2000 defrag as a non-update product

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Fargo - as I asked before, do you still have it and if so, will you share it? Otherwise, why post about an update that no longer exists and no one can get <g>?
 
 
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Let's test this out. I have only installed this update on W2K RC2 about a month ago and I just installed a more recent one tonight (although the filename was the same). Everyone please follow these instructions exactly.
 
1. Go here http://www.execsoft.co.uk/.
This update is the same as the US version.
2. Choose FREE UPGRADE OF DISKEEPER 5.03 FOR 5.0 USERS.
3. Choose the 2000 one and hit DOWNLOAD.
4. Fill in the waste of time form.
5. FILL IN ALL THE LINES.
6. Pick 5.03 Server or 5.03 Professional.
7. Uncompress whichever file you need and then right click on the 16885c.msi file and choose INSTALL.
8. If that doesn't work...does anybody know what program makes MSI files? hehehhee. I'm thinking Installshield...If the updates doesn't work I may just try to hack it.
 
Once again I have only installed this on the Technet version of Windows 2000 RC2.
 
 
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Nope dosfreak, the "Internal Error 2351 f2154_Readme.txt, data.cab" message returns

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Hmmm...What build of W2K are you using...Final?
 
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Yep - same error - final retail version of win2k pro. Bummer. It sure would be nice if Fargo shared the original file that he obtained that originally started this thread :): Defrag-tease! LOL
 
 
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No..I am installing the exact same file you are and it's working perfectly. I am using RC2. Either:
1: Microsoft changed Diskeeper so it could not be updated.
2: Diskeeper changed their update program so that we can not update.
3. Something is interfering...can you guys try removing your virus scanners and everything else out of memory...I'm getting desperate here I know!.
 
 
I just downloaded that Installshield crap evaluation..the only problem is I have to wait for Installshield to send me a password just so I can use their Evaluation software! What a lot of crap! If I wasn't at work I would just search the net for a pass or get the full ver...but I'm at work. &&*%&^%$#!!!!!!!! So just hold tight!! I'm working on it!
 
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Geesh...Just thought of something...Extract the files out of data.cab and manualy replace them into your W2K folders. It might work. I can't test it cause I have W2K and it installs fine for me! Remember to back up your old files!
 
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Okay I installed Installshield Professional 2000 and I snooped through the .MSI files but I didn't really find anything useful. The only thing that might be of interest is that the install of the upgrade has 2 conditions.
1. You must be an Administrator.
2. You must be running 2000.
 
AHA. I JUST FIGURED IT OUT! Ok...earlier when I was messing around with Diskeeper I was installing it a different way but it locked up. So I just did a Ctrl+Alt+del and killed it...but this incomplete install must have messed up the version of Diskeeper on my Windows. Because When I just ran Update.MSI it said it was Uninstalling my previous version of Diskeeper and then it started to install and I am now getting the same errors you guys are getting!
 
Hey for you guys who keep on getting the .CAB error just do a right click on Update.Msi and try to Install it should then Uninstall your previous version of Diskeeper and then it should try to install the latest...but you'll probably get a .CAB error. NOW run the DiskeeperWorkstation.MSI.
 
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