After replacing a motherboard activation fails

After a complete motherboard failure on my server, I replaced the Motherboard
with a new Core duo Quad motherboard. I was able to move the hard drive
controller and the hard drives to the new system and detect all hardware in
safe mode. When I attempt to boot, I am told that the system must be
activated. "Do you want to activate now". The system then hangs at the splash
screen. I don't think I have an internet connection because I can't get in to
set the IP address. Does anyone know a way to proceed.

You have to call Microsoft. A new mobo is like a different PC. You ma
get to the internet in safe mode with internet - keep tapping F8 afte
power-on

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whs

Also hopefully the SBS license used with the MB wasn't OEM as it's not
transferable to new hardware.

"whs" <> wrote in message
news:...
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> You have to call Microsoft. A new mobo is like a different PC. You may
> get to the internet in safe mode with internet - keep tapping F8 after
> power-on.
>
>
> --
> whs

Just in the interest of clarity, a new mobo may be allowed with OEM software
under vary narrow parameters. The usual exception is if the mobo mfg /oem
is unable to provide a replacement board, and, usually, if you work with
the mfg/oem to replace the board with the closest thing they have available.

Replacing a p3 board with a dual quad 8 is not likely to pass the smell test.

and, as always, with MS licensing, ymmv.

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> Also hopefully the SBS license used with the MB wasn't OEM as it's not
> transferable to new hardware.
>
> "whs" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>
>> You have to call Microsoft. A new mobo is like a different PC. You
>> may get to the internet in safe mode with internet - keep tapping F8
>> after power-on.
>>
>> -- whs
>>

In article <>,
says...
>
> Also hopefully the SBS license used with the MB wasn't OEM as it's not
> transferable to new hardware.

You can replace the motherboard on ANY OEM install if the replacement
was because of a "Failure" and the old model motherboard is not
available. Calling MS Activation will get it activated.



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Hello,

Thanks for your post and others' input.

For licensing questions, please call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist.
Volume licensing customers can use the Microsoft Volume Licensing site to find contact information in their locations. See the following link:

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default.mspx

Telephone Activation:
To contact a Microsoft customer service representative to activate Windows by phone, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Activate Windows.

Or, click the Windows Activation icon in the taskbar notification area next to the clock.
2. Click Yes, I want to telephone a customer service representative to activate Windows now.
3. Click Read the Windows Product Activation Privacy Statement, click Back, and then click Next.
4. Follow the steps in the "Activate Windows by phone" dialog box, and then click Next.

Note The number appears now and differs based on the location that you select.
5. When activation is completed and you receive the following message:

You have successfully activated your copy of Windows
Then click OK.

Also you may reference the following site for various telephone activation centers:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326851

Here is the website for international support and the contact information:

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/r...l/numbers.mspx

After you finish the above steps please restart the computer and try to validate Windows again. See the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine

Please locate the "Validate Windows" button in the upper right hand corner. Double click on the button and follow the guidance.

Hope this helps.




Best regards,
Robbin Meng(MSFT)
Microsoft Online Newsgroup Support

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