Hello, Is there any possible way to check license by Microsoft part no. if it was used or not? Cheers, Dave.

Hello, Could you explain what you mean with Microsoft part no? This term doesn't sound familiar to me. But I don't think there is a way to trace the product key to any another number. I know a way in Vista and up to check the experation date and current activation/licensing, but that's not the thing you are looking for? If you are looking that you can use the slmgr command: 1. Hold down the Win Key + R to bring up the Run box. Type CMD to get up our ever classic command prompt. (if you are not an admin, you will need to run the command prompt as admin by going to Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories, then right click on Command Prompt and go to Run As. Choose an admin account and password and run. 2. you can run the slmgr command like this: slmgr [machinename [user pass]] [option] you can find info/activate both locally and on a remote pc (ie slmgr vista2 administrator password -dli) by default, if you do not specify a machinename and user pass you will check the current pc your running command prompt on. we will only concentrate on the local pc and not use a machinename or account if you get an error, ’slmgr’ is not a recognized as an internal or external command….. , you may have to change to the system32 folder. use these commmands: type: cd\ type: cd windows\system32 your prompt should change to C:\windows\system32> slmgr command and options: slmgr -dli (this will display the current activation/licensing info of the pc your on) slmgr -xpr (shows expiration date of current license) There are more options for this command, but they are not relevant at this time. I hope this is helpful for you. Certifications: MCSA 2003|MCSE 2003|MCTS|

You see i want to buy a CAL for server 2003 64 bit from ebay and it says that all CALs where not registered and are unused. So i am asking is there any way to be sure that those CALs are okay to use and is it legal to re-buy a CAL even if it was used or registered? Regards, Dave

Hi Dave, For licensing questions, you can call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. Worldwide customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/worldwide.aspx to find contact information in their locations. Regards, Bruce