Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition 32bit OEM

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I must admit that I have never done this with 2003 server, but if it is still running and you go into >control panel>system> you should see your key?

I would be interested in any comments on that.

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I just logged into one of our 2003 servers, and didn't see where I was able to retrieve the key easily. I know there are tools that will pull the key and display it for you.

For instance: http://www.petri.co.il/quickly_retri...ows_cd_key.htm

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Originally Posted by bradlesliect

Does MS still support this OS? I have a techie onsite at a client and he needs to do a clean install of the OS. The client has the OEM disk but cannot locate the cd-key. Would anyone be so kind and perhaps help me out here? Does anyone have a working cd-key I can try just to get the OS up and running.

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Maybe i can interest you in the site's AUP As clearly you really need to read it. ;)

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You will not use these Forums for the purposes of sharing or distributing viruses, licenses, registration information, software keys, "cracks," or other information designed to do harm to or allow unlawful access to any computer hardware, software, networks, or any other systems.

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And with this said, this thread is closed.:brickwall

I would add a final thought for anyone in this position.

Assuming that you weren't so anal as to not register what is a commercial product with Microsoft, just telephone them and they will know who you are and help you out. ;)

EDIT: You might try this:

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstr...ind2003key.htm

Also, you might expect help in recovering what you have rightfully paid for or licensed............. we will NOT condone or facilitate the theft of intellectual property.

If your "Richard Cranium Esquire" (dickhead) has already wiped the drive, he should try a recovery............otherwise he better learn how to flip burgers, because that is his next career move.

The client had better sue whowever installed it, if they cannot persuade Microsoft to help. Or just go buy a new one?