Dell Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Operations Instructions

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Operating System Activation Guide 11Setting Up and Activating the Physical System or the Virtual MachineThe product entry screen is not displayed duri

12 Operating System Activation GuideFigure 3-1. The COA LabelReplacing the Existing OEM Product Key With the COA Key You can replace and activate the

Operating System Activation Guide 13Replacing and Activating the Key Using GUITo replace and activate the key using the GUI:1Go to Start→ Settings→ Co

14 Operating System Activation GuideActivating the COA KeysYou can activate the COA keys by using one of the following methods:• Activating through th

Operating System Activation Guide 15Activating the COA Key Through Telephone You can complete the Windows Server 2008 operating system activation by c

16 Operating System Activation GuideObtaining an Installation ID and Activating the COA Key Using GUITo obtain the installation ID using GUI, use one

Operating System Activation Guide 17Confirming the Activation Once you successfully complete the activation process, Windows changes the licensing sta

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Notes and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potenti

Contents 3Contents1Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Prod

4 ContentsActivating the COA Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Activating the COA Key Through Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating System Activation Guide 5OverviewThis document describes the instructions to activate a Microsoft® Windows® 2008 based operating system inst

6 Operating System Activation GuideThe operating system activation occurs with the OEM media that the system was shipped with. If the system did not s

Operating System Activation Guide 7Determining License Activation StatusYou can determine the license status of the operating system in two ways:• Com

8 Operating System Activation GuideFigure 2-1. Script Host WindowDetermining License Status Using the GUITo determine the license status of the operat

Operating System Activation Guide 9Figure 2-2. Windows Activation Message and Genuine Microsoft Software Logobook.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 24,