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Jeremy
Asked: 2009-10-28 11:44:46 +0800 CST

How do I change the product key for Windows Server 2003 R2?

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I have installed Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (x86) onto a machine and activated it using the wrong product key. Is there a procedure to reenter and reactivate Windows with the correct key that does not involve reinstalling the OS?

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2 Answers

  1. You can use Magical Jelly Bean Key Finder

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  2. Check out this article, its for XP, but should work all the same. You need to basically deactivate your copy, then instead of re-activating, change the key. Make sure its the same type of install media that the new key comes from. (Retail, OEM, VL)

    http://www.petrikb.com/change_the_serial_in_windows_xp.htm

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