windows 2000 serial number

[Savant]

just so you know I am not pirating it!
I got a trial edition at one of those technet things, but I can't find the code to install it on any of the stuff it came with. It's the kind you get at one of the exchange 2000 session things hoping somebody can tell me:
a) where to find the code or
b) how to obtain a new one

[cyclone2]

Are you looking for Win 2ooo Pro or Server eval #s? Mine are printed on cds.
As for exchange 2ooo you can download that free http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/productinfo/eval.htm

[TechJumper]

If this is truly a ligit case, call Microsoft! They provide key codes for things like this. After the thread last night I sincerely hope this is ligit http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif All I can say is call up Microsoft, tell them the TRUTH, ask for a code, thats it.

a quote

"Microsoft assumes full responsibility for the distribution of product key codes on any and all of their products. Any other organization that offers key codes on Microsoft products is doing it illegaly, and should be reported to MPH (microsoft piracy hotline)..."

[Mntsnow]

Also many of the Eval CD's have the code built-in. So when the window that you would normally put the code in will already have the code installed. Many of MSDN cd's do just that http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[Savant]

well, sorry I never responded aparently the email notification is having problems...

anyway, it's windows 2000 advanced server and it does ask for the code.
guess maybe I'll try calling microsoft, only it's sunday maybe tommorow oh well...

[TechJumper]

Are you talking about the "windows 2000 prof server and advanced server", that comes with Prof. edition of 2000? I installed that without ever being promted for a key code....

Mike

[ThiemeMD]

I also have one of those free trial edtions. (a 120 day time limited version) I found the key code highlighted on the last page of the disc folder/pamphlet that came with it.


Hope this helps...

ThiemeMD

[Savant]

It is:
Microsoft TechNet
2000 vol. 4
and has:
Exchange 2000 Enterprise Server
Exchange 2000 Confrencing Server
Exchange 2000 Evaluation Guide
Windows 2000 Advanced Server (this is what I'm trying to install)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 1