windows activation : new server

Hi,
i have to change my compaq server to a new one.
I have activate my W2K3 web edition last week on my old server

Is it possible to unactivate the W2K3 from the old server to run it on an
other one ?

Thanks

Hi Pierre,

No, it is not possible to "unactivate" an operating system.

Since Windows 2003 Web Edition is only available ...

- To Microsoft customers with Enterprise, Select, and Open licensing
agreements.

- To service providers with a service provider licensing agreement (SPLA).

- Through Microsoft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and System
Builder partners.

... as per
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...rview/web.mspx ;
the licensing agreement may differ.

You can try to contact the Microsoft Activation Group - 1.888.571.2048 ,
they maybe able to assist you further on this topic.

You may need to contact Compaq as well, if they purchased the license for
you.

I hope this helps.

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