WS 2003 SE Activation

[VickyC]

I have installed WS 2003 and applied sp1 from the MSDN CD. I have not activate it yet and I like to use my VLK. When I try the new key it tells me that it is an invalid key. How can I change it?

[Dave Kreskowiak]

The problem is that you installed the service pack before activating Windows. Scrap it and reinstall Windows Server 2K3, activate it, THEN install the service pack. RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome

[VickyC]

I do not want to reinstall ws 2k3. Can this be done via terminal services?

[Dave Kreskowiak]

Nope. Installing the service pack is what screwed up your chance to use the key you have. RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome

[Lost User]

Is it a possible method to uninstall service pack and activate windows? If it is possible then reinstall service pack 1 again :confused:

[VickyC]

Neither is correct. Sorry.

[Dave Kreskowiak]

You can TRY it, but I don't think it'll work. Installing SP1 is akin to turning his MSDN version of Windows into hte ull retail version. I don't think it'll back that portion out. RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome

[Lost User]

If he make a system restore point before he install sp1, can we restore an orginal system setting in order to activate the product?

[Dave Kreskowiak]

Create a restore point just to save the activation???? WHY? I have no idea if it'll work so you'll have to try it yourself. I agree that it's a good idea to create a store point before installing a service pack. In fact, it's done automatically when the SP is installed. The whole point, though, is to activate the thing BEFORE you install the SP. RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome