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AWESOME thanks , I was misinformed
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I want to have a server keep the existing license key &nbsp;what options can I use for this ?<br />
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I want to have a server keep the existing license key  what options can I use for this ?

thanks

2012 sysprep question : how can I retain the product key ( I have a Volume License ) and make every thing else generic

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