Lost media
We have lost the media CDs for our Windows 2003 Standard Sp2 w/OEM 5 user license, I have located the install/product key from the running server with a nice utility, but would really like to have a set of disks in case something happens, where
do I go, who do we talk to? Yes it's OEM but I do not remember where we got the disks from originally. This is not an attempt to install an illegitimate copy of windows on anything, we truly lost the disks.
Thank you for your help.
June 3rd, 2012 7:13pm
This one may help.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-us
Regards, Dave Patrick ....
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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June 3rd, 2012 7:24pm
The OEM vendor can usually re-ship the recovery (cd/dvd) material too for a small cost. (I work for a hp authorized center and we actually sell some from time to time)MCP | MCTS 70-236: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring
June 3rd, 2012 10:49pm
Replacement OEM or system builder software media
In most cases, you should contact the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or the system builder directly to replace Microsoft software
that was distributed with your computer. However, an exception is made for operating system service pack media*, for which you can contact us directly.
For computer manufacturer contact information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=oemphone
If the product was distributed by an OEM or by a system builder, the product ID will contain the letters "OEM." Visit the following Microsoft Web site, select the appropriate product family, and then follow the steps to locate
the product ID:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=notsureoem
For OEM software, the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) lists the computer manufacturer's name under the software version name. For more information about the COA, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/faq.mspx#1
If you have system builder software, the COA lists "OEM Software" or "OEM Product" under the software version name.http://www.arabitpro.com
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June 4th, 2012 2:22am
Replacement OEM or system builder software media
In most cases, you should contact the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or the system builder directly to replace Microsoft software
that was distributed with your computer. However, an exception is made for operating system service pack media*, for which you can contact us directly.
For computer manufacturer contact information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=oemphone
If the product was distributed by an OEM or by a system builder, the product ID will contain the letters "OEM." Visit the following Microsoft Web site, select the appropriate product family, and then follow the steps to locate
the product ID:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=notsureoem
For OEM software, the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) lists the computer manufacturer's name under the software version name. For more information about the COA, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/faq.mspx#1
If you have system builder software, the COA lists "OEM Software" or "OEM Product" under the software version name.http://www.arabitpro.com
June 4th, 2012 2:29am
Hi
Try to contact your local Microsoft support. As far as I know you can buy installation media from Microsoft. Price is 40$ per installation media.
Information how and where to buy it will know somebody from regional Microsoft support
Installation media includes all DVD/CD/BlueRAY media needed for installation.
Best regards
Dubravko Marak
MCP
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June 4th, 2012 9:15am