Re: we have lost Windows 2000 Server CD's and must install

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Thanks I found a free email address for MS so I sent off the info that I
have. I'll cross my fingers too.


"PScyime via WinServerKB.com" <forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:53861A882D285@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi
>
> If you purchased the original OS . MS will usually replace the media
> itself
> providing you own the relevant licences.For example if you snap your 2000
> server installation CD , Microsoft WILL replace it
>
> Saying that as long as you have ANY windows 2000 server cd and use YOUR
> OWN
> PRODUCT key to install it you will be complying with the EULA
>
> Regards
>
> S
>
> Robert wrote:
>>I work in an office that is running Windows 2000 Server with 30
>>workstations. I've sort of become the un-official IT guy, mostly because
>>of
>>problems like this.
>>
>>The company that installed the 2000 Server software and licenses
>>originally
>>(it was an upgrade from NT4.0) never left the CD's there apparently and
>>has
>>since gone out of business.
>>
>>So now, my company has a new server and 10 workstations (all replacements)
>>from Dell ready to install but no CD's for installing the Windows 2000
>>Server software. They didn't order the OS because they assumed they had
>>the CD's.
>>
>>We didn't want to updgrade to Windows 2003 Server at this time but since
>>they have no intallation CD's they are considering it, rather than
>>re-purchase the older OS just to upgrade it next year. Since it's about
>>$1200 for the 2000OS and licenses and about $1500 for the 2003OS and
>>licenses that part is kind of a no-brainer.
>>
>>My ultimate questions is:
>>
>>Is there a enough licensing info on the currently running 2000OS Server
>>and
>>workstations that we could re-install to the new Server (assuming we can
>>borrow some CD's somewhere) or do we bite the bullet and re-purchase
>>software?
>>
>>Obviously we need to be sure before we tear into this project and knock
>>the
>>whole business offline.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Robert
>
> --
> Simon Whyley
> MCP XP,2Kpro
> Comptia A+
>
>
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