convert windows server 2003 r2 sp2 trial to full version

I have a trial version of windows 2003 server r2 sp2 installed and running
on a production machine. What do I need to do to install fully licensed
version without having to reinstall OS and reconfigure(other than buying a
licensed copy)?

 

Has anyone ever had to do this before? Can I just update the license code?

"SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
news:upCxQJSHKHA.4432@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>I have a trial version of windows 2003 server r2 sp2 installed and running
>on a production machine. What do I need to do to install fully licensed
>version without having to reinstall OS and reconfigure(other than buying a
>licensed copy)? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Hello SBS,

Sorry but you can't upgrade a trial version to a full version this requires
a reinstall with the correct media.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I have a trial version of windows 2003 server r2 sp2 installed and
> running on a production machine. What do I need to do to install
> fully licensed version without having to reinstall OS and
> reconfigure(other than buying a licensed copy)?
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

I happened to see that you have instructions from 24-09-2007 on another post
on how to do this. I am just trying to convert to licensed version without
losing my settings. You other instructions are as follows:

- Insert the CD in your server, and reboot the server
- Once you get te "press any key to boot from CD... " do so
- When you are prompted to press F6 to add drivers, do so if you need to...
and proceed to the next step
- Once you are up to the install/repair (with recovery console) chose to
install then proceed to the next step
- Press F8 to acknowledge the license, then the installer will search for an
already installed version of Windows and should discover your current 2K3
server.
- Choose to repair this installation and the upgrade will proceed.
- Once it pops you the screen to select the keyboard, language and regional
settings, ajust it to you needs...
- It should then ask for your License number, which you can enter here (make
sure it's your new valid license) and continue installation.
- Installation will complete and reboot your server.
- Log in with your user account you should be back
- you will have 60 days to activate your windows, and you will need to
re-apply
all windows update because the machine is more or less new


"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
news:ff16fb662d89b8cbee6e70cc4477@msnews.microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hello SBS,
>
> Sorry but you can't upgrade a trial version to a full version this
> requires a reinstall with the correct media.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!!
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> I have a trial version of windows 2003 server r2 sp2 installed and
>> running on a production machine. What do I need to do to install
>> fully licensed version without having to reinstall OS and
>> reconfigure(other than buying a licensed copy)?
>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Hello SBS,

Yes you are right, posted this some time ago and then got the info it shouldn't
work. But 2-3 days ago i got another info about doing a repair install which
will give the option to change the key to full licensed one. So i have to
do some new testing and see what's going on.
Did you chekc the "old" way and does it work for you?

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
no rights.
** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
** HELP us help YOU!!!

<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> I happened to see that you have instructions from 24-09-2007 on
> another post on how to do this. I am just trying to convert to
> licensed version without losing my settings. You other instructions
> are as follows:
>
> - Insert the CD in your server, and reboot the server
> - Once you get te "press any key to boot from CD... " do so
> - When you are prompted to press F6 to add drivers, do so if you need
> to...
> and proceed to the next step
> - Once you are up to the install/repair (with recovery console) chose
> to
> install then proceed to the next step
> - Press F8 to acknowledge the license, then the installer will search
> for an
> already installed version of Windows and should discover your current
> 2K3
> server.
> - Choose to repair this installation and the upgrade will proceed.
> - Once it pops you the screen to select the keyboard, language and
> regional
> settings, ajust it to you needs...
> - It should then ask for your License number, which you can enter here
> (make
> sure it's your new valid license) and continue installation.
> - Installation will complete and reboot your server.
> - Log in with your user account you should be back
> - you will have 60 days to activate your windows, and you will need to
> re-apply
> all windows update because the machine is more or less new
> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
> news:ff16fb662d89b8cbee6e70cc4477@msnews.microsoft.com...
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Hello SBS,
>>
>> Sorry but you can't upgrade a trial version to a full version this
>> requires a reinstall with the correct media.
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! <!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> I have a trial version of windows 2003 server r2 sp2 installed and
>>> running on a production machine. What do I need to do to install
>>> fully licensed version without having to reinstall OS and
>>> reconfigure(other than buying a licensed copy)?
>>> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

I have not tried yet as I do not want to spend the money on the license if
it does not work. If is is not going to work and I have to set up again, I
am just going to use an XP workstation as it is only serving files to 2
people. It will be much easier to setup.


"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
news:ff16fb662db7f8cbf04e83a38a27@msnews.microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hello SBS,
>
> Yes you are right, posted this some time ago and then got the info it
> shouldn't work. But 2-3 days ago i got another info about doing a repair
> install which will give the option to change the key to full licensed one.
> So i have to do some new testing and see what's going on. Did you chekc
> the "old" way and does it work for you?
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!!
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> I happened to see that you have instructions from 24-09-2007 on
>> another post on how to do this. I am just trying to convert to
>> licensed version without losing my settings. You other instructions
>> are as follows:
>>
>> - Insert the CD in your server, and reboot the server
>> - Once you get te "press any key to boot from CD... " do so
>> - When you are prompted to press F6 to add drivers, do so if you need
>> to...
>> and proceed to the next step
>> - Once you are up to the install/repair (with recovery console) chose
>> to
>> install then proceed to the next step
>> - Press F8 to acknowledge the license, then the installer will search
>> for an
>> already installed version of Windows and should discover your current
>> 2K3
>> server.
>> - Choose to repair this installation and the upgrade will proceed.
>> - Once it pops you the screen to select the keyboard, language and
>> regional
>> settings, ajust it to you needs...
>> - It should then ask for your License number, which you can enter here
>> (make
>> sure it's your new valid license) and continue installation.
>> - Installation will complete and reboot your server.
>> - Log in with your user account you should be back
>> - you will have 60 days to activate your windows, and you will need to
>> re-apply
>> all windows update because the machine is more or less new
>> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
>> news:ff16fb662d89b8cbee6e70cc4477@msnews.microsoft.com...
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> Hello SBS,
>>>
>>> Sorry but you can't upgrade a trial version to a full version this
>>> requires a reinstall with the correct media.
>>>
>>> Best regards
>>>
>>> Meinolf Weber
>>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>>> confers no rights.
>>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>>> ** HELP us help YOU!!!
>>>> I have a trial version of windows 2003 server r2 sp2 installed and
>>>> running on a production machine. What do I need to do to install
>>>> fully licensed version without having to reinstall OS and
>>>> reconfigure(other than buying a licensed copy)?
>>>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

This did work for me.

"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
news:ff16fb662db7f8cbf04e83a38a27@msnews.microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Hello SBS,
>
> Yes you are right, posted this some time ago and then got the info it
> shouldn't work. But 2-3 days ago i got another info about doing a repair
> install which will give the option to change the key to full licensed one.
> So i have to do some new testing and see what's going on. Did you chekc
> the "old" way and does it work for you?
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> confers no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!!
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> I happened to see that you have instructions from 24-09-2007 on
>> another post on how to do this. I am just trying to convert to
>> licensed version without losing my settings. You other instructions
>> are as follows:
>>
>> - Insert the CD in your server, and reboot the server
>> - Once you get te "press any key to boot from CD... " do so
>> - When you are prompted to press F6 to add drivers, do so if you need
>> to...
>> and proceed to the next step
>> - Once you are up to the install/repair (with recovery console) chose
>> to
>> install then proceed to the next step
>> - Press F8 to acknowledge the license, then the installer will search
>> for an
>> already installed version of Windows and should discover your current
>> 2K3
>> server.
>> - Choose to repair this installation and the upgrade will proceed.
>> - Once it pops you the screen to select the keyboard, language and
>> regional
>> settings, ajust it to you needs...
>> - It should then ask for your License number, which you can enter here
>> (make
>> sure it's your new valid license) and continue installation.
>> - Installation will complete and reboot your server.
>> - Log in with your user account you should be back
>> - you will have 60 days to activate your windows, and you will need to
>> re-apply
>> all windows update because the machine is more or less new
>> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
>> news:ff16fb662d89b8cbee6e70cc4477@msnews.microsoft.com...
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> Hello SBS,
>>>
>>> Sorry but you can't upgrade a trial version to a full version this
>>> requires a reinstall with the correct media.
>>>
>>> Best regards
>>>
>>> Meinolf Weber
>>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>>> confers no rights.
>>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>>> ** HELP us help YOU!!!
>>>> I have a trial version of windows 2003 server r2 sp2 installed and
>>>> running on a production machine. What do I need to do to install
>>>> fully licensed version without having to reinstall OS and
>>>> reconfigure(other than buying a licensed copy)?
>>>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

Hello SBS,

Thanks for the feedback and nice to hear this works for you. So i can keep
my inforamtion as stated originally.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
no rights.
** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
** HELP us help YOU!!!

<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> This did work for me.
>
> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
> news:ff16fb662db7f8cbf04e83a38a27@msnews.microsoft.com...
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Hello SBS,
>>
>> Yes you are right, posted this some time ago and then got the info it
>> shouldn't work. But 2-3 days ago i got another info about doing a
>> repair install which will give the option to change the key to full
>> licensed one. So i have to do some new testing and see what's going
>> on. Did you chekc the "old" way and does it work for you?
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! <!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> I happened to see that you have instructions from 24-09-2007 on
>>> another post on how to do this. I am just trying to convert to
>>> licensed version without losing my settings. You other instructions
>>> are as follows:
>>>
>>> - Insert the CD in your server, and reboot the server
>>> - Once you get te "press any key to boot from CD... " do so
>>> - When you are prompted to press F6 to add drivers, do so if you
>>> need
>>> to...
>>> and proceed to the next step
>>> - Once you are up to the install/repair (with recovery console)
>>> chose
>>> to
>>> install then proceed to the next step
>>> - Press F8 to acknowledge the license, then the installer will
>>> search
>>> for an
>>> already installed version of Windows and should discover your
>>> current
>>> 2K3
>>> server.
>>> - Choose to repair this installation and the upgrade will proceed.
>>> - Once it pops you the screen to select the keyboard, language and
>>> regional
>>> settings, ajust it to you needs...
>>> - It should then ask for your License number, which you can enter
>>> here
>>> (make
>>> sure it's your new valid license) and continue installation.
>>> - Installation will complete and reboot your server.
>>> - Log in with your user account you should be back
>>> - you will have 60 days to activate your windows, and you will need
>>> to
>>> re-apply
>>> all windows update because the machine is more or less new
>>> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" <meiweb(nospam)@gmx.de> wrote in message
>>> news:ff16fb662d89b8cbee6e70cc4477@msnews.microsoft.com...
>>>> Hello SBS,
>>>>
>>>> Sorry but you can't upgrade a trial version to a full version this
>>>> requires a reinstall with the correct media.
>>>>
>>>> Best regards
>>>>
>>>> Meinolf Weber
>>>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties,
>>>> and
>>>> confers no rights.
>>>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>>>> ** HELP us help YOU!!!
>>>>> I have a trial version of windows 2003 server r2 sp2 installed and
>>>>> running on a production machine. What do I need to do to install
>>>>> fully licensed version without having to reinstall OS and
>>>>> reconfigure(other than buying a licensed copy)?
>>>>> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->