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server activation issue

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/server-activation-issue.136458/

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farooq2010 Original post #1
Jan 29, 2011 at 11:45 PM
I have a genuine copy of windows server 2008 and i have installed it in a virtual environment using oracle virtualbox. i have also activated it successfully. my question is that can i install the same copy of windows server 2008 in the real environment, i.e in my laptop and activate it?? or do i have to get another genuine copy?? i mean to say that i don't want to see a black desktop with a message that "this version of windows is not genuine" in future.
topgear
topgear #2
Jan 30, 2011 at 6:28 AM
I think you should by another license.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #3
Jan 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Install but dont activate.or Is it like Win 7 that needs activation and is compulsory?
If it isnt dont update windows or activate.
topgear
topgear #4
Jan 31, 2011 at 2:31 AM
Windows Server 2008 Requires activation and it's compulsory.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #5
Jan 31, 2011 at 4:36 PM
than he cant do it..

But he can ***** (anti piracy rule)
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farooq2010 #6
Feb 7, 2011 at 4:57 PM
thats funny!!!
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #7
Feb 11, 2011 at 9:10 PM
^ please update us your status.