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== Performing the Upgrade ==
An upgrade to Windows Server 2008 can only be performed by launching the installation process from within the currently installed operating system. it It is not possible to perform an upgrade by booting from the installation media. To initiate the upgrade process, therefore, boot the existing Windows installation (if not already running), log into an account with administrative privileges and insert the installation DVD. If the system is configured to do so, the setup process on the DVD will autorun once it is mounted displaying the Windows Server 2008 installation screen:
