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Windows server 2008 - Virtualization - OEM - key mis-match
Hello I am trying to virtualize a server - which came with Windows 2008 server - OEM standard edition.
After virtualizing it's prompting for activation.
This machine came with windows 2008 server standard edition installed but the sticker says - window 2008 R2 server standard edition and this key can't be used to activate virtualized server. Would you please suggest what options I can take to get the virtualized server activated?
PS: Would like to preserve the contents of prior non-OS components/programs as part of this virtualization and activation.
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DELL-Daniel My
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January 28th, 2017 16:00
Hello
This is not a Dell issue. I suggest that you post questions for Microsoft on their forums. You can also search their knowledge base for articles.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949748
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ejuser
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January 28th, 2017 18:00
Thank you Daniel.
Wondering why this is not a Dell issue. Dell shipped the product with Standard edition of 2008 installed and instead of providing 2008 Keys, they provided 2008 R2 keys ( product sticker on the server box). I have checked with microsoft and they are saying, I should use 2008 standard keys.
I am now stuck on this.
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