sharepoint – Compatibility Error Installing SharePoint with SP1 on Windows 2008 R2 RC

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I am trying to install sharepoint 2007 enterprise with SP1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 RC 64 bit.

I am getting a compatibility error. Here is the text:

[Window Title]
Program Compatibility Assistant

[Main Instruction]
This program is blocked due to compatibility issues

[Expanded Information]
You must install Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Please read Microsoft Knowledge Base article: 962935 with the most recent service pack. Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Please read Microsoft Knowledge Base article: 962935 without service packs has a known compatibility issue with this version of Windows.

I can't find this KB article. I have the most recent SP installer available with my MSDN subscription.

Any ideas?

Best Answer

You will need to install it with a slipstreamed copy of SP2 which has just been released & provides support for R2:

Q: Will Windows Server 2008 SP2 and WIndows Server 2008 R2 be supported? A: Yes, they will be supported on their release

If you are just using WSS there is a link in the blog article for a donwload for Slipstreamed builds. If you are using MOSS you will need to create the slipstream yourself because:

Q: Will there be a MOSS slipstream build? A: So far there is no plan to create a MOSS slipstream build. Customers can refer to the slipstream guide on TechNet mentioned earlier in the blog to create their own build based on their needs.

A Microsoft guide to create the slipstream for MOSS is here.

Another guide on making a slipstream image/install is here.

Edit: Added more details about slipstreaming and MOSS/WSS versions.

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