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Snipped from http://blog.windowsvirtualization.com/wss/extend-the-windows-server-2008-evaluation-period-kb-948-472
By default Windows 2008 gives you ~60 days grace if you install it without a key. Using 'slmgr.vbs –rearm' you can extend the evaluation up to 240 days.
Check out Microsoft KB 948472 "How to extend the Windows Server 2008 evaluation period" – or use the following:
When the initial 60-day evaluation period nears its end, you can run the Slmgr.vbs script to reset the evaluation period. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click Start, and then click Command Prompt.
- Type slmgr.vbs -dli, and then press ENTER to check the current status of your evaluation period.
- To reset the evaluation period, type slmgr.vbs –rearm, and then press ENTER.
- Restart the computer.
This resets the evaluation period to 60 days.
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