Microsoft 2003 Enterprise Sp2, changing registered product key


hi,

i trying chnage product key of 1 of servers (os version above) had found following information, have tried.

 

to change you’re current pid:

1.      click start, , click run.

2.      in open box, type regedit, , click ok.

3.      in left pane, locate , click following registry key: hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windowsnt\current version\wpaevents.

4.      in right pane, right-click oobetimer, , click modify.

5.       change @ least 1 digit of value deactivate windows. key, modify first 1 aa, make sure know – need in step 12. leave regedit open.

6.       click start, , click run.

7.       in open box, type following command, , click ok. %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a

8.       click yes, want telephone customer service representative activate windows, , click next.

9.       click change product key.

10.   type new product key (i use new r2 key) in new key boxes, , click update. when previous window, close product activation.

11.   return regedit. in left pane, locate , click following registry key: hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windowsnt\current version\wpaevents. if not open.

12.   change first digits noted in step 5.

13.   close regedit.

14.   click start, , click run.

15.   in open box, type following command, , click ok. %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a

16.   this time should activated, click ok.

 

you can install r2 without having type in new key , work nicely.

 

the problem have when follow these instructions , run msoobe.exe comes saying windows activated, there no option enter new key.

 

any ideas please ....!?!?!

hello,

as far know technet licensed versions can't changed production ones. sure contact microsoft licensing support in country.


best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights.


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