cloning w2k3

Hello,

i have cloned w2k3 std and when i started cloned version after logging i saw
WPA info about registration of this version. How legally i can run cloned
version? i know that i can call MS but what if i want to only test clone and
original system still working?

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Hello Voytas,

How many licenses do you have?

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Hello,
>
> i have cloned w2k3 std and when i started cloned version after logging
> i saw WPA info about registration of this version. How legally i can
> run cloned version? i know that i can call MS but what if i want to
> only test clone and original system still working?
>
> ------
> Voytas
> http://voytas.net

i know only about one licence.

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"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:

> Hello Voytas,
>
> How many licenses do you have?
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > i have cloned w2k3 std and when i started cloned version after logging
> > i saw WPA info about registration of this version. How legally i can
> > run cloned version? i know that i can call MS but what if i want to
> > only test clone and original system still working?
> >
> > ------
> > Voytas
> > http://voytas.net
>
>
>

yes, i understand this. Can you exlain me or point resources how technicaly
system checks if it need to register, how after cloning WPA info appears? is
it mattero of hardware ID wich is calculated every system's boot or what? i
am very curious about it point.

thans in advance.
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"Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:

> Hello Voytas,
>
> With one license you allowed for one installation. Even if you will test
> it. Or choose the trial versions:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...t.mspx?lc=1033
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
>
> > i know only about one licence.
> >
> > "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:
> >
> >> Hello Voytas,
> >>
> >> How many licenses do you have?
> >>
> >> Best regards
> >>
> >> Meinolf Weber
> >> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> >> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
> >>> Hello,
> >>>
> >>> i have cloned w2k3 std and when i started cloned version after
> >>> logging i saw WPA info about registration of this version. How
> >>> legally i can run cloned version? i know that i can call MS but what
> >>> if i want to only test clone and original system still working?
> >>>
> >>> ------
> >>> Voytas
> >>> http://voytas.net
>
>
>

Hello Voytas,

If you clone a computer and use sysprep all the information about registration
and activation will be reset during the sysprep process.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc766514.aspx

Clones without being sysprepped are not supported from MS.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
no rights.
** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm


> yes, i understand this. Can you exlain me or point resources how
> technicaly system checks if it need to register, how after cloning WPA
> info appears? is it mattero of hardware ID wich is calculated every
> system's boot or what? i am very curious about it point.
>
> thans in advance.
>
> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:
>
>> Hello Voytas,
>>
>> With one license you allowed for one installation. Even if you will
>> test it. Or choose the trial versions:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...tallinstruct.m
>> spx?lc=1033
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>> Meinolf Weber
>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>> i know only about one licence.
>>>
>>> "Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello Voytas,
>>>>
>>>> How many licenses do you have?
>>>>
>>>> Best regards
>>>>
>>>> Meinolf Weber
>>>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties,
>>>> and
>>>> confers
>>>> no rights.
>>>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
>>>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> i have cloned w2k3 std and when i started cloned version after
>>>>> logging i saw WPA info about registration of this version. How
>>>>> legally i can run cloned version? i know that i can call MS but
>>>>> what if i want to only test clone and original system still
>>>>> working?
>>>>>
>>>>> ------
>>>>> Voytas
>>>>> http://voytas.net

In news:308DC5BD-B1AC-4CEA-A4D0-,
Voytas <>, seeking assistance, posted the
following:
> yes, i understand this. Can you exlain me or point resources how
> technicaly system checks if it need to register, how after cloning
> WPA info appears? is it mattero of hardware ID wich is calculated
> every system's boot or what? i am very curious about it point.
>
> thans in advance.
>

Hell Voytas,

Yes, it is hardware based. At time of initial activation, it takes an
inventory of numerous hardware components. If anything changes, such as a
new video card, or trying to clone it to a different machine. It even
doesn't matter if is the same exact name brand, because various hardware
components have individual serial numbers.

Take a read at the following link for more info.

Windows XP Activation Explained (same with Vista, 2003 and 2008)
http://www.technibble.com/windows-xp...ion-explained/

Your solution, for what you are trying to do, is to purchase a VL (Volume
License) copy. I'm a part time trainer, and we use cloning for the
instructor and student machines, constantly using the images between various
centers, classrooms, VMs, etc, and the only version of Windows (XP, 2003,
Vista and 2008), we must use to allow us to do this, are the VL copies.


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This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
confers no rights.

Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSA Messaging, MCT
Microsoft Certified Trainer


For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please
check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.

thanks you all for answers.

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"Ace Fekay [Microsoft Certified Trainer]" wrote:

> In news:308DC5BD-B1AC-4CEA-A4D0-,
> Voytas <>, seeking assistance, posted the
> following:
> > yes, i understand this. Can you exlain me or point resources how
> > technicaly system checks if it need to register, how after cloning
> > WPA info appears? is it mattero of hardware ID wich is calculated
> > every system's boot or what? i am very curious about it point.
> >
> > thans in advance.
> >
>
> Hell Voytas,
>
> Yes, it is hardware based. At time of initial activation, it takes an
> inventory of numerous hardware components. If anything changes, such as a
> new video card, or trying to clone it to a different machine. It even
> doesn't matter if is the same exact name brand, because various hardware
> components have individual serial numbers.
>
> Take a read at the following link for more info.
>
> Windows XP Activation Explained (same with Vista, 2003 and 2008)
> http://www.technibble.com/windows-xp...ion-explained/
>
> Your solution, for what you are trying to do, is to purchase a VL (Volume
> License) copy. I'm a part time trainer, and we use cloning for the
> instructor and student machines, constantly using the images between various
> centers, classrooms, VMs, etc, and the only version of Windows (XP, 2003,
> Vista and 2008), we must use to allow us to do this, are the VL copies.
>
>
> --
> Ace
>
> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
> confers no rights.
>
> Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSA Messaging, MCT
> Microsoft Certified Trainer
>
>
> For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please
> check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.
>
>
>

In news:3F8FE813-A5FA-489C-9D78-,
Voytas <>, seeking assistance, posted the
following:
> thanks you all for answers.
>

You are welcome!

Also, I would like to apologize for the typo in my greeting. It should have
said "Hello Voytas."

Once again, my apologies...

Ace