Hello, I have tried to install E2K7SP1EN32.exe and E2K7EN32.exe management tools on my xp sp3 32 bit workstationand have not been able to the installation started.I removed my ex03 snap in.Here's the error:Microsoft Exchange (heading)Exchange server cannot be installed in the directory c:\program files\Microsoft\Exchange Server, which contains profile files of the current user.This folder didn't even exist - I created it in the hopes of resolving this issue.Anyone else have this issue?MG2

Can you extract E2K7SP1EN32.exe to a directory and run setup from there?

Hi MG2, i hope you trying to install the same with the account with local admin privileges?Vishal Ramnani | MCITP - Exchange 2007 | MCSE Messaging

Have you restarted the box after uninstalling the EX2003 ESM? Extract the E2K7SP1EN32.exe content to folder and make sure you have all prereqs prior installing the EMC on XP machine Managing Exchange Server 2007 using a Windows XP workstation http://www.msexchange.org/articles_tutorials/exchange-server-2007/management-administration/managing-exchange-server-2007-using-windows-xp-workstation.html Vinod |CCNA|MCSE 2003 +Messaging|MCTS|ITIL V3|

Hi,Please be ensure that you have installed below components and hotfix prior:Are you getting readiness Checks window. You can see if everything isready for installation ofthe Exchange Management Tools . If there is something that you need to install, you will receive an error with all that you need to resolve the issue. Install IIS Common Core files on the workstation Install .NET Framework 2.0 Install a hotfix for.NET Framework 2.0 Install the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 Install Windows PowerShell Anil

Thanks for all replies.Sorry, I should have mentioned in the original post I have all prerequisites except for I have later version of .NET and can't install 2.0 becausealready have later versions... Install IIS Common Core files on the workstation - Yes, installed Install .NET Framework 2.0, - I have .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 (I tried to install .NET Framework 2.0 but there was an error on install of .NET 2.0 installation "Setup cannot continue because this version of the .NET Framework is incompatible with a previously installed one. For more information, see KB...." The KB article says .NET Framework 2.0 cannot be installed over a later version (I have versions1.1,1.1 hotfix,2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, and 3.5) Install a hotfix for.NET Framework 2.0 - No Install the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 - Yes, installed. Install Windows PowerShell - Yes, installed.I'm going to try uninstalling and cleaning up all my .NET Framework then putting .2 on it.I'll let you know.Marcina

Hello,I have just uninstalled all .NET Framework versions then did a clean install of .NET 2 and hotfix.I still get the same error when trying to install the 32 bit tools. Microsoft Exchange (heading)Exchange server cannot be installed in the directory c:\program files\Microsoft\Exchange Server, which contains profile files of the current user.Marcina

Hello,PS: Yes, I have rebooted and have local admin permissionsand the problem prevails.There is nothing unique with my workstation other than having the support / admin tools installed, Outlook 2007 and Exchange 2003 snap in (now uninstalled).Thanks,Marcina

HI,Can you try below steps1) use diffrent domain user account with Local administraors creditionals ?2) Make sure your version of Exchange management tools same as a other exchange Server versionRegardsChinthaka

Hello,I just tried the method above on a completely different computer outside of our regular GPO's and I got the same exact error.I'm installing with Domain Admin account and my EX07 org version is 8.1 (build 240.6). I'm using the 32 bit version of Managment tools from Microsoft (Microsoft Exchange Server Setup v8.1.240.6). I'm getting quite frustrated now!! Marcina

i would suggest you try login with local Admin account. not sure if the domain admin account you are using, is removed from local admin group or so. try downloading the package again and extract it to a folder other then program files. then execute setup.exe from that folder. Below is the link. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=6be38633-7248-4532-929b-76e9c677e802&displaylang=en Thanks Vishal Ramnani | MCITP - Exchange 2007 | MCSE Messaging

We may get more idea from Exchange Setup Log so can you please refer below article and post the errors coming in log files to here..? Exchange 2007 setup logs and how to use them to troubleshoot setup http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2007/05/07/438433.aspxAmit Tank | MVP Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com

Hi,As my understanding that you want to install Exchange Management Tools on Windows XP XP3,is that ture?First please ensure that you have not isntall any earlier version of Exchange Server on Windows XP SP3.Then please ensure that the account you are using has local administrator previliedge.Alsoplease try to change the setup location and then install again.How to Install the Exchange 2007 Management Toolshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232090.aspxRegards,Xiu

Hello Xui,I just tried this on a third laptop and received the same results.:"Exchange server cannot be installed in the directory c:\program files\Microsoft\Exchange Server, which contains profile files of the current user."Answers to your questions:*Yes - xp sp3*I have no previous version of ex installed.*Account is domain admin and is local admin as well.*I cannot get to the screen where I can change the setup location. Right from the first installation click I get the error - see screen shot below:http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gPCG8H_qG5hdq11b02iUGg?feat=directlinkHere's the latest setup log:[08/20/2009 10:00:27 AM] [0] **********************************************[08/20/2009 10:00:27 AM] [0] Starting Microsoft Exchange 2007 Setup[08/20/2009 10:00:27 AM] [0] **********************************************[08/20/2009 10:00:27 AM] [0] Operating System version: Microsoft Windows NT 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3.[08/20/2009 10:00:27 AM] [0] Setup version: 8.1.240.6.[08/20/2009 10:00:27 AM] [0] Logged on user: DOMAIN\Username.[08/20/2009 10:00:28 AM] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='mode', Value='Install'.[08/20/2009 10:00:28 AM] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='sourcedir', Value='S:\Technical Services\Software\Exchange 2007\EX07SP1_32Bit_ManagementTools'.[08/20/2009 10:00:28 AM] [0] Command Line Parameter Name='fromsetup', Value=''.[08/20/2009 10:00:28 AM] [0] ExSetupUI was started with the following command: '-mode:install -sourcedir:S:\Technical Services\Software\Exchange 2007\EX07SP1_32Bit_ManagementTools /FromSetup'.[08/20/2009 10:00:35 AM] [0] Setup is choosing the domain controller to use[08/20/2009 10:00:36 AM] [0] Setup is choosing a local domain controller...[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Setup has chosen the local domain controller SRV-dc01.DOMAIN.LOCAL for initial queries[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] PrepareAD has been run, and has replicated to this domain controller; so setup will use SRV-dc01.DOMAIN.LOCAL[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Setup is choosing a global catalog...[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Setup has chosen the global catalog server SRV-dc01.DOMAIN.LOCAL.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Setup will use the domain controller 'SRV-dc01.DOMAIN.LOCAL'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Setup will use the global catalog 'SRV-dc01.DOMAIN.LOCAL'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Exchange configuration container for the organization is 'CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=bpi,DC=local'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Exchange organization container for the organization is 'CN=DOMAIN,CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=bpi,DC=local'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Setup will search for an Exchange Server object for the local machine with name 'A1580'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] No Exchange Server with identity 'A1580' was found.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] The following roles are unpacked: [08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] The following roles are installed: [08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] The local server does not have any Exchange files installed.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Setup will use the path 'S:\Technical Services\Software\Exchange 2007\EX07SP1_32Bit_ManagementTools' for installing Exchange.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] The server is cluster type: 'None'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] The requested cluster type: 'None'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] The installation mode is set to: 'Install'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] An Exchange organization with name 'DOMAIN' was found in this forest.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Active Directory Initialization status : 'True'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Schema Update Required Status : 'False'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Organization Configuration Update Required Status : 'False'.[08/20/2009 10:00:40 AM] [0] Domain Configuration Update Required Status : 'False'.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Applying default role selection state[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value DOMAIN.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\WINDOWS\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 3 DataHandlers[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value DOMAIN.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\WINDOWS\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 4 DataHandlers[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value DOMAIN.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\WINDOWS\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 5 DataHandlers[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Setup is determining what organization-level operations to perform.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Because the value was specified, setup is setting the argument OrganizationName to the value DOMAIN.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] Setup will run from path 'C:\WINDOWS\Temp\ExchangeSetup'.[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] InstallModeDataHandler has 5 DataHandlers[08/20/2009 10:00:41 AM] [0] RootDataHandler has 1 DataHandlers[08/20/2009 10:00:51 AM] [0] The folder "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\" is the subfolder of "c:\".[08/20/2009 10:08:17 AM] [0] The folder "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\" is the subfolder of "c:\".[08/20/2009 10:10:39 AM] [0] End of Setup[08/20/2009 10:10:39 AM] [0] **********************************************Marcina

Can you try from command line by specifying another dir...? setup /roles:MT /TargetDir:"%programfiles%\Microsoft\Exchange Server Tools" Amit Tank | MVP Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com

Hello, I tried this from a mapped drive and local drive with the same results - see below:Z:\>setup /roles:MT /TargetDir:"%programfiles%\Microsoft\Exchange Server Tools" Welcome to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unattended Setup Preparing Exchange Setup Copying Setup Files ......................... COMPLETED The following server roles will be installed Management Tools Exchange Server cannot be installed in the directory C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server Tools, which contains profile files of the current user. Exchange Server setup encountered an error. Z:\>c: C:\>cd downloads C:\Downloads>setup /roles:MT /TargetDir:"%programfiles%\Microsoft\Exchange Server Tools" Welcome to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unattended Setup Preparing Exchange Setup The following server roles will be installed Management Tools Exchange Server cannot be installed in the directory C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server Tools, which contains profile files of the current user. Exchange Server setup encountered an error. C:\Downloads>

Do you have another drive? If so, tryspecifying path of another drive...Amit Tank | MVP Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com

Hello,This has worked finally:setup /roles:MT /TargetDir:"D:\Microsoft\Exchange Server Tools"Many thanks to you Amit!MG2

Amit, just to let you know. I changed my computer today and experienced exact same issue. It worked with:setup /roles:MT /TargetDir:"D:\Microsoft\Exchange Server Tools"Thanks again!Marcina