Re: Cannot activate SBS 2003 SP2



Did you install SBS 2003 SP1 along with Windows 2003 SP1/SP2?

SBS 2003 SP1 (full install) =

+ SBS 2003 RTM
+ Windows 2003 (SP1 or SP2)
+ Exchange 2003 (SP1 or SP2)
+ Sharepoint 2003 (SP2 or SP3)
+ a couple of other updates
+ SBS 2003 SP1

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Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
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"Len Turner" <LenTurner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:3679B38E-5698-4EE7-B8BD-17230E93D51A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I attempted a clean install of SBS 2003 Standard OEM on a rebuilt server.
(new mobo) MS agreed that it was ok

Cannot install SP- 0 BSOD happens (probably newer hardware) so
slipstreamed
SP1 into the SBS Standard CD and then installs ok. Activate by phone ok..

Set up server and Exchange etc etc then apply the SP2

Then get a "Must activate this software" nag so try to do so - no internet
connection (there used to be) no installation ID number is generated.

Snookered - are there some updates that are needed BEFORE installing SP2 -

Can I build a slipsteamed SBS 2003 Standard CD with SP1 & SP2 to create as
SBS Standard Server / SP2 slipstream CD for install that will then accept
my
activation key

Driving me nuts




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