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    Both my Acer server(s) came with WHS pre-installed by Acer and the microsoft product keys tags stuck to the back of the server(s).

    Stupid question most likely but as I have seen no requests / flags to "register" the WHS software does this mean that registration was done automatically when I initially started up the server or do I still need to manually register (if so -where? a link would be appreciated). How can I tell if I am still running on an unregistered full version or most unlikely a trial version? Acer not available to answer this until 21st dec (specialised dept handling servers open 8:00 to 17:00 mon-fri........)  Thanks
    Sunday, December 20, 2009 1:02 AM

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    From the WHS Console, click on settings near the upper right, then click on resources.  If you are running a trial, eval, not activated, it should tell you how many days are remaining.  If you do not see this, then you are legit.  Most major OEM's, HP, Acer, etc. have pre-activated and no action is required on your part.

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    "antfortas" <=?utf-8?B?YW50Zm9ydGFz?=> wrote in message news:8b12b353-d29a-4d2 1-9702-20c98b1a9332...
    Both my Acer server(s) came with WHS pre-installed by Acer and the microsoft product keys tags stuck to the back of the server(s).

    Stupid question most likely but as I have seen no requests / flags to "register" the WHS software does this mean that registration was done automatically when I initially started up the server or do I still need to manually register (if so -where? a link would be appreciated). How can I tell if I am still running on an unregistered full version or most unlikely a trial version? Acer not available to answer this until 21st dec (specialised dept handling servers open 8:00 to 17:00 mon-fri........)  Thanks
    BullDawg
    Sunday, December 20, 2009 1:13 AM