my eval expired after 6 months and I need to update to my HP windows Server 2003 original CD. Can I access the activation key from my original retail cd without a reinstall?

Hello,as far as i know if the installation is done from evaluationmedia, you can not change the product key to a retail version. You have to reinstall.Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

Hello,Meinolf is right, since you are using W2K3 trial version, you will not be able to do so, butas ofWindows Vista one piece of media is used for all installations. This media works for all product keys. The same applies to Windows Server 2008.Isaac Oben MCITP:EA, MCSE