Question : Do I need OEM CDs to reinstall or will ActionPack CDs work? SBS 2003

Hi,

I need to do a fresh reinstall of Small Business Server 2003. The original install was performed using OEM system builder CDs. The license key is on the side of the tower.

I want to reinstall the OS using my MS Action Pack Small Business Server 2003 CDs.

If I do that, can I use the license key from the OEM system builder install?

Any gotchas?

Thanks!

Answer : Do I need OEM CDs to reinstall or will ActionPack CDs work? SBS 2003

To be properly licensed, OEM requires the following:
 - OEM COA attached to the box (you indicated this).
 - OEM CD/DVD original media that came with the box.
 - OEM Manual that came with the box.

Without those three components that SBS box is not legit.

No, in the case of 2003 products, OEM means OEM media must be used.

Philip