Hi...I am trying to install server 2008 evaluation version but it always ask me the product key when I start installation. and it also does not give the disk drive options to create another drive as I have windows 7 on the system and want to make dual boot...I am guessing its not possible but still wanted to know...Please help with atleast installing first. Thanks

Hi Hiten, When you download the evaluation software from Microsoft site, you also get a evaluation license key, you need to use this key. Also to dual boot, following link can help you http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/video/dual-boot-from-vhd-with-windows-7-and-windows-sever-2008-r2.aspxThanks and Regards, Mukesh. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Please VOTE as HELPFUL if the post helps you and remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, Where did you get the Windows Server 2008 Evaluation version? General speaking, you can install a Windows Server 2008 without additional product key. Later you can have a 180 days evaluation period. By the way, you can download the evaluation copy of Windows Server 2008 from the following links. Windows Server 2008 Standard http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=B6E99D4C-A40E-4FD2-A0F7-32212B520F50&displaylang=en Windows Server 2008 Enterprise http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=13C7300E-935C-415A-A79C-538E933D5424&displaylang=en

Hi, Where did you get the Windows Server 2008 Evaluation version? General speaking, you can install a Windows Server 2008 without additional product key. Later you can have a 180 days evaluation period. By the way, you can download the evaluation copy of Windows Server 2008 from the following links. Windows Server 2008 Standard http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=B6E99D4C-A40E-4FD2-A0F7-32212B520F50&displaylang=en Windows Server 2008 Enterprise http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=13C7300E-935C-415A-A79C-538E933D5424&displaylang=en