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    Greetings,
     
    I just ordered my new install from Newegg.com and was wondering how to proceed.

    Do I need to do a complete re-install or can I somehow tell the eval that I am now a legit OEM?

    Thanks in advance for your input.

    Brian
    Wednesday, February 4, 2009 5:22 AM

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    brianc2112 said:

    Greetings,
     
    I just ordered my new install from Newegg.com and was wondering how to proceed.

    Do I need to do a complete re-install or can I somehow tell the eval that I am now a legit OEM?

    Thanks in advance for your input.

    Brian


    You must reinstall.  However, it's not as bad as it sounds because WHS has a special installation mode called Server Reinstallation.  It wipes the OS partition, but leaves the rest of the data in tact.
    Wednesday, February 4, 2009 5:51 AM
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    brianc2112 said:

    Greetings,
     
    I just ordered my new install from Newegg.com and was wondering how to proceed.

    Do I need to do a complete re-install or can I somehow tell the eval that I am now a legit OEM?

    Thanks in advance for your input.

    Brian


    You must reinstall.  However, it's not as bad as it sounds because WHS has a special installation mode called Server Reinstallation.  It wipes the OS partition, but leaves the rest of the data in tact.
    Wednesday, February 4, 2009 5:51 AM
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    There is a post in the FAQ section which deals with this question.
    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
    Wednesday, February 4, 2009 12:43 PM
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