Re: OEM Server 2003 Install - Won't Accept Key

[Lukas Beeler <lukas.beeler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 19:20, Bill <brobins3d@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> We're installing an OEM version of Server 2003 onto a Dell server that
> is currently empty. ÂWhen the install asks for the key, it replies that
> the Volume License key entered is invalid.

This means you have VL media.

> The software was bought off of eBay from a reputable seller, so this
> should be a valid copy. ÂIs there something we're missing?

An OEM/SBE license of Windows consists of a media and a key sticker.
OEM/SBE versions cannot be transferred to new machines, after
installing them once. This also means that most of the copies you can
buy from eBay are illegal.

If you have no media, you have no license.

Of course, you can still get this to install and activate, but you
still won't have a license.

Have the seller fix you up with the proper media or request a refund.