How to login to the window 2003 server after the evaluation peroid expire?

[youareapkman]

Dear all,

I have a machine installed with the window 2003 server evaluation version. After 180 days , the evaluation period expire and I cannot login to the machine. I have no license on hand now , how can I login to the window now? I urgently need to check out some files . Thanks !!!!

[dkumar]

I guess, You can connect admin shared drive($) by using UNC path from diffrent PC for time being. contact MS to register your Windows copy

[youareapkman]

Besides using the license , can I login to the window 2003 ?

[dkumar]

Try below :

http://keznews.com/1916_How_to_login...xpired_Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

[Adler]

Hi,

please visit the following site, which may provide you some information:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/818025

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/813052

hope this helps.

[SalVatore]

I don't know how to access your expired server installation but if you dabble with servers than it is more or less compulsory to have a universal boot CD such as a Bart PE boot CD. This is a very powerful tool that gives you access to all files on any Windows installation, regardless of your ability (or lack of) to log on.

[dkumar]

Yeah!! Thanks Sal......for remind about this tools. BartPE or ERD commander is usefull in you case.