Re: Win2k3 Beta

Beta OSs typically expire after 6 - 12 months.
Also the source you received it should tell you.

The EULA should state if it is a Beta.
Post your build # to one of the server newsgroups and someone will be able
to tell you if it is Beta or released:
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/h...w/default.mspx
And
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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http://www.dts-l.org


"Gabriel Ameen" <> wrote in message
news:AC84E08E-55FD-45FF-98D5-...
>I am running Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition. As you know that
>before
> releasing windows server 2003, microsoft released beta versions of it's
> product. How can I know if my system is running Original release of
> Windows
> Server 2003 Enterprise Edition or a beta version of it. Because I cannot
> get
> updates for it from windowsupdate site.
>