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Windows Server 2003 R2 X32 Media?
Hello,
I need to rebuild a Windows Server 2003 R2 X32 box and VLSC has removed the media download. I have the keys, but need the media if anyone could please dropbox me the .iso files I would be most appreciated.
Dropbox File Request Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/za4vcaDGqhLKvPJiGYXf
Thank you!
I need to rebuild a Windows Server 2003 R2 X32 box and VLSC has removed the media download. I have the keys, but need the media if anyone could please dropbox me the .iso files I would be most appreciated.
Dropbox File Request Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/za4vcaDGqhLKvPJiGYXf
Thank you!
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2003 is dead and gone, I hope you never have to support mission critical air gapped legacy software, because "dead and gone' does not magically fix things or update code.
Incorrect, Microsoft actually recommends open value subscription customers contact MSDN subscribers or those with still active TechNet etc to obtain the media since VLSC removed the media downloads, but left the keys.
Incorrect, Microsoft actually recommends open value subscription customers contact MSDN subscribers or those with still active TechNet etc to obtain the media since VLSC removed the media downloads, but left the keys.
Server 2003 is long out of support. I am not saying you cannot reinstall it. But it is not supported, completely insecure, and should not be used. I could not find the media on Tech Net.
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You could be in luck. The link pointed to appears to work. I could not find a source otherwise
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I'll try the trial media in a VM tomorrow to see if it accepts the VLSC keys. If not, I found the servers original OEM sticker and media for 2003, I was just hoping to avoid using that for a new VM...
I agree with 2003 being an unsupported pain, but sometimes you get stuck.
I agree with 2003 being an unsupported pain, but sometimes you get stuck.
Can you please follow up and close the question? Thank you.
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"Get off 2003" is not a practical solution for some circumstances. This is an "expert exchange" not a forum, I think we are all smart enough to know basic concepts.
No legal person here can put them in your Drop Box. Against EE regulations