I want to replace my server. I paid over $700 dollars for my copy of Server 2003 though, so I'd like to use it on the new server. I will be wiping the disks on the old server and selling it. Is there any way I can avoid buying another copy of Windows server 2003 for $700 dollars again? [Using Linux instead is not the answer I am looking for...Windows required]
2007-08-15 15:49:45 · 4 answers · asked by Teaholic 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes, your licensed copy of Server 2003 is transferable. Of course during the installation set up you will get the chance to enter the product key - and after the installation getting updates from Microsoft - the validation tool - as long as the product key is not registered to another computer (at the same time) - you will be ok.
2007-08-15 15:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Server 2003 License
2016-11-04 09:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically you can install Microsoft OS on new hardware if you erase it off the old and have a non-OEM version of the OS.
Note: If it's been 6 months or less since your last install, you will have to call Microsoft during activation.
2007-08-15 15:53:19 · answer #3 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the licence you purchase earlier is for OEM version then sorry to say "NO" but if your licence is a retail one then "YES".
To be sure you can contact Microsoft to check it out!!
2007-08-15 15:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋