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Fixing Activation issue in windows 2003 server

Mahmoodun Nabi Nayeem 0 Reputation points
2024-06-12T12:31:16.7166667+00:00

Our Substation has a SAS(Substation Automation System) system whose servers run on windows server 2003. Recently we replaced a defective keyboard of one of servers and now windows server is asking for activation. I tried for over the phone activation option, but no one is responding. It is urgent as the server has been down since yesterday and the activation has to be done within 3 days.

Can anyone help regarding this issue?

Thanks.

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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  1. Lars Bernstorff Hansen 0 Reputation points
    2026-04-03T06:45:41.1433333+00:00

    Anyone who knows what to do if Widow Server 2003 is running in Virtual Box. I can't get to a console?
    Thus I can't follow the instruction here:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/906800/activation-of-windows-server-2003?page=1&orderby=Helpful&comment=answer-906887&translated=false#newest-answer-comment

    Please help

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  2. Wesley Li-MSFT 4,641 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2024-06-12T15:45:38.4333333+00:00

    Hello

    I understand the urgency of the situation with your SAS system server. Here's what I found that might help:

    You can activate Windows Server 2003 over the Internet by following the steps provided in the Windows Server 2003 Guide, which includes opening the Activate Windows screen and selecting the option to activate over the Internet.

    If online activation is not successful, phone activation is recommended. The process involves calling a toll-free number, selecting your country/region, and following the instructions to complete the activation.

    Please note that while Windows Server 2003 is an older system and might not be supported for online activation, phone activation is usually a reliable alternative.

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  5. Marcin Policht 85,065 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-06-12T12:43:59.64+00:00

    Follow https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/906800/activation-of-windows-server-2003


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