Change sql server product key through programming
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Hi, Is there any way to change SQL server 2008 product key (Using C# or command prompt)? Thanks
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Hi, Is there any way to change SQL server 2008 product key (Using C# or command prompt)? Thanks
And setup a software piracy business?
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And setup a software piracy business?
No. I just want to change product key.
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No. I just want to change product key.
Hi, AFAIK, with previous releases of SQL Server there was a registry key named CD_KEY where the initial activation code was stored. I did verify on our own server : this activation key is no longer stored in the registry. Now there are just ProductID, DigitalProductID and checksum keys. So I don't think it will be possible to change it without support from Microsoft. I'm not aware of any tool that could allow you to change it on the fly. If this really is a problem for you, you should contact Microsoft's Activation Center, and explain them your issue.
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Hi, AFAIK, with previous releases of SQL Server there was a registry key named CD_KEY where the initial activation code was stored. I did verify on our own server : this activation key is no longer stored in the registry. Now there are just ProductID, DigitalProductID and checksum keys. So I don't think it will be possible to change it without support from Microsoft. I'm not aware of any tool that could allow you to change it on the fly. If this really is a problem for you, you should contact Microsoft's Activation Center, and explain them your issue.
I checked WMI classes, in which i found a class "SqlServer" but which allows me only to modify certificate not productID i.e PID. Thanks for your help.