Server 2003 STD eval SP2 upgrade to SP1

[Guest Nick]

Hello,

 

I know this is similar to other threads, but I can't find the exact same

situation.

 

I have running Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Evaluation copy. Build

3790 (Service Pack 2).

This I got from the microsoft download site. I aslo downloaded the R2 disc

and have installed some of its components.

 

My question is, when I 'upgrade' or 'repair' this installation to remove the

180 day limit, I know that I need the retail box version, but can I use the

none SP2 version (P73-01669) or does it have to be the SP2 version

(P73-02509).

 

I only ask because, of course, the SP2 version is considerably more

expensive.

 

Many thanks for any help with this.

--

Nick Brown

Systechnix Ltd

[Guest Meinolf Weber]

Re: Server 2003 STD eval SP2 upgrade to SP1

 

Hello Nick,

 

Think you mean R2 in your version part and about the price? Because a Service

pack is always free. If you running R2 tools then you have to choose the

R2 version otherwise, you will become problems.

 

Best regards

 

Meinolf Weber

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> Hello,

>

> I know this is similar to other threads, but I can't find the exact

> same situation.

>

> I have running Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Evaluation copy.

> Build

> 3790 (Service Pack 2).

> This I got from the microsoft download site. I aslo downloaded the R2

> disc

> and have installed some of its components.

> My question is, when I 'upgrade' or 'repair' this installation to

> remove the 180 day limit, I know that I need the retail box version,

> but can I use the none SP2 version (P73-01669) or does it have to be

> the SP2 version (P73-02509).

>

> I only ask because, of course, the SP2 version is considerably more

> expensive.

>

> Many thanks for any help with this.

>

[Guest Nick]

Re: Server 2003 STD eval SP2 upgrade to SP1

 

Hi Meinolf,

 

Thanks for looking and helping.

My question is worded accurately though.

I know service packs are free, and yet, to buy the none SP2 version really

is cheaper! I don't know why, but try a web search for the two different

Microsoft part numbers, and you will see what I mean!

 

Thanks again,

 

Nick Brown

Systechnix Ltd

 

 

"Meinolf Weber" wrote:

> Hello Nick,

>

> Think you mean R2 in your version part and about the price? Because a Service

> pack is always free. If you running R2 tools then you have to choose the

> R2 version otherwise, you will become problems.

>

> Best regards

>

> Meinolf Weber

> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers

> no rights.

> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups

> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

>

> > Hello,

> >

> > I know this is similar to other threads, but I can't find the exact

> > same situation.

> >

> > I have running Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Evaluation copy.

> > Build

> > 3790 (Service Pack 2).

> > This I got from the microsoft download site. I aslo downloaded the R2

> > disc

> > and have installed some of its components.

> > My question is, when I 'upgrade' or 'repair' this installation to

> > remove the 180 day limit, I know that I need the retail box version,

> > but can I use the none SP2 version (P73-01669) or does it have to be

> > the SP2 version (P73-02509).

> >

> > I only ask because, of course, the SP2 version is considerably more

> > expensive.

> >

> > Many thanks for any help with this.

> >

>

>

>