Old key replacement of Operating system 2003 with a new key

hi all,

if need replace os server 2003 contains application , database in it, need reinstall os 2003 on machine or there way out replace old key new key?

thanks,

amit joshi

hi,

 

one method can try: system repair.

 

below steps perform system repair on windows xp system. steps perform system repair on windows server 2003 similar.

 

1. shut down computer. restart change bios setting make computer boot cdrom drive. (if don't know how change bios setting, please contact computer manufacturer more information.)

 

2. insert windows xp setup cd, shut down computer (do not restart). then, press power button start computer cd.

 

3. if prompted press key boot cd, please press enter or spacebar.

 

4. see windows setup blue screen. after while, see following information on screen:

 

.to set windows xp now, press enter.

.to repair windows xp installation using recovery console, press r.

.to quit setup without installing windows xp, press f3.

 

please press "enter" @ point. (if wrong key pressed, please restart computer press f3.)

 

5. press f8 accept licensing agreement.

 

6. in system select screen use , down arrow keys select our system , press r. (if there 1 system in select box, can press r directly.)

 

7. follow directions continue installation process. need enter product key @ step, please enter new key correctly. product key printed on disc or on hand book.

 

tim quan

Windows Server  >  Setup Deployment