Re: Moving Windows 2003 Server

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From: Clark Hensley (clark.nospam_at_atlmail.com)
Date: 02/04/04 

Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 18:56:30 -0800

Unfortunately, it's the OEM version that I purchased (on
the cheap) any ideas? Will Microsoft cooperate?

Thanks,
Clark
>-----Original Message-----
>Clark;
>Yes. as long as it is not OEM.
>Remove it from the first computer.
>Install on the new computer.
>Attempt internet activation.
>If that fails, choose option to activate by phone.
>Call displayed number, done in about 5 minutes.
>
>--
>Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/se
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>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
>"Clark Hensley" <clark.nospam@atlmail.com> wrote in
message
>news:89b901c3e98a$6ed000f0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>> I purchased Windows 2003 Server. I also purchased
Win2003
>> IIS Server. I wish to move the 2003 server to another
>> machine, and install the iis server on the server
>> presently housing the full server.
>>
>> Can this be done? Will I beable to activate W2003S on
the
>> new machine?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Clark Hensley
>
>
>.
>

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