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Server Software Not Genuine
I hired an IT guy to get my systems installed. Turns out, all of a sudden when I log into the server it says "This version of Windows Server 2008 is not Genuine".
Ready for this? This IT guy is now in jail!
I paid this guy for the software and everything, but he had everything. If I go buy a retail copy or something, can I add the new "legitimate" license key on the existing installation or am I going to have to hire someone to start all over again?
I've been running this server for about 7 months now so I don't even know what software or features are installed.
thanks
Ready for this? This IT guy is now in jail!
I paid this guy for the software and everything, but he had everything. If I go buy a retail copy or something, can I add the new "legitimate" license key on the existing installation or am I going to have to hire someone to start all over again?
I've been running this server for about 7 months now so I don't even know what software or features are installed.
thanks
Network OperationsWindows Server 2008
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Lee W, MVP
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If you KEEP this installation, how do you know what he did doesn't include back doors to steal data or potentially corrupt your system - especially when he gets out of jail. If you want to be safe, you should get the system redone.