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

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 !!!!

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

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

Try below :

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

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

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.

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.

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