I just have to say all-in-all I really like Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, mainly since I got it for free and of course it reminds me of Windows 2000 of which I've had such great luck with.

I ended up downloading both the 32 and 64 bit versions, 64 bit for later when I purchase a 64 bit CPU....

I found a crack for the 180-day trial, all you do is use WinISO and replace the Setupreg.hiv file with the new one and resave the ISO and then use Nero to burn the ISO to CD....simple!

It really works too, and what's really nice is that when you signup to download the file you are given your own installation key, for FREE! This method also allows you to install a FULL unrestricted version that can access Windows Update and everything.

The overall peformance of this OS is staggering, much faster and more efficient than Win2k or XP for that matter!

if its from microsoft where can i download???


thanks

^ hey Look here

how do you get ms to issue a key to you? wheres the link for the trial signup and whatnot? (im downloading the iso now )

@frester

here is where you sign up

click me

Yep, I've gotten mine. Have yet to install it though.

thanks splendore.

Kick-ass! Thanks man! Dancing Bananas for everyone!

Hehehe, you mean the XBETAS patch Well forward your system (bios) date 1 year buddy
The patch only removes the Eval message from your desktop m8 The 180 day timebomb is still there



enjoy
marl

hahahah OWNED!!1

Would it be possible to use the timebomb crack on the 64-bit edition?

sigh

If there was a timebomb crack for the 32bit version, it would probably not work on the 64bit version, unless they would recompile it ofcourse.

Ah well, just reinstall every 6 months, who cares

marl

so am i a doody head any more?

how about tweakNT? would THAT remove the timebomb?

No, tweak NT doesn't work either.

Still, you can always reinstall after 6 months and re-activate it.

Remember the rules, dudes... Don't deal with cracks here, especially regarding an OS now out for a week -> it's considered as warez stuff. So beware...

32bit cracks won't work with 64bit systems, don't bother.

InHuman, is it your actual name in the About box (1st pic)?? Would you be you fool enough to give it away on a forum?? I can't believe my eyes...
Without being paranoid, some 'people' browse these kinds of forums in search for such gifts... you are being watched, remember...

lol, this is my name (at least the one I used for windows)

I downlaoed the trial version, and the setupreg.ads file what u are meant to change to setupregs.hiv and copy into the i386 directory (replacing the one already there) and it did NOT work. Early on in the setup, I got an error message saying the setupreg.hiv file was corrupted or the wrong size.

So, nice idea, but a dud really!

Nice try. Heheha. I was just locked out and had to reinstall. What the heck!!!haha

6-1 Out their just got too for look.

.......

I wish I could get that far!...

...I get to the point where you go to the [your] Address page, and I get a "Page unavailable" error msg...been trying it for the last couple days, no luck...

...But following your link, I did get the ISO...But I need the Eval Kit email with the activation key...I sent MS a msg to their generic support site, but I doubt anyone there will have any idea what to do about it...

You can just sign up for the eval kit. You just typ some bullshit in the form. And within 5 minutes you will recieve a mail from ms with the download page and your unique installation key.

ur supposed to rename it to setupreg.hiv not setupregs.hiv....

thank you

Not even close.

This is the error msg from -

https://microsoft.order-5.com/windowsserver...dl/addrform.asp




Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a01a8'

Object required: 'oCategory'

/windowsserver2003evaldl/addrform.asp, line 1465


Can't get any further. No email. No key. No love.

i feel so proud

just an idea, but install with bios set ahead a few years, then switch back

for those of you looking to remove the timebomb, tweaknt 1.21 will work. I just tested it. Also, those of you that are looking to bypass activation... there is a way. I will leave it at that.

Tweak NT is cool!

Thanks! These are really good free lessons for Microsoft!

Ah, I found my problem...

You can have the free CD or the download, but not both...

I had signed up for the snail-mail CD before I saw the download option, so when I tried that, it wouldn't let me sign up for the download...

I went to a friends PC and applied for the download ISO there, and got the email with the download page/key, but can't download it there - dial-up w/33.6 modem...

Can't access the download page from my PC at all...I suppose it checks the IP address or something to see if you're leeching more than one copy...

...Oh, well...Whenever they get around to sending the CD will be soon enough...

No, it does not.. I kept reapplying for it and now I have 6 eval keys, plus the one I got in the mail...

...Hmpht!...

Won't do it for me...I had to go back to my buddy's house and follow the track to the download page & get the key...

Edit: make that 31 keys...

Are u serious?!?!? LOL

Yup, pretty easy with the fact that all you have to do is put in your email address and it remembers everything else...

I did that 30 times plus the 1 key I got with the snail mail version.

Now if only there was a guaranteed way to kill the 180 day eval

There is... TweakNT 1.21 I believe works...

Yeah Tweak NT 1.21 DOES work. Hard to find though I have it.

Google finds everything

Did u guys activate before or after TweakNT? Cuz i activated after and it didn't work

sinbad -

Obviously I'm doing something wrong then...

Does the patch with replacing the setupreg.hiv work, even when you set the date 2 years ahead?

Go to bios and put the system clock ahead one year and you will know non of the patches or cracks works.

Cheers.

So TweakNT 1.21 also doesn't work?

Hehe. you are right about that timebomb still being there...
I rebooted, set my date a year ahead and...BOOM...got hit with the timebomb upon rebooting into Win2k3. Oh well, I'll just delete the directory, remove the entry in the boot.ini file and reinstall it later...I'm just happy I at least have a full reg copy of WinXP Pro anyway.
Them folks over at Xbetas better check themselves and submit a new "crack" cuz their current one just get's rid of the notice and makes you think you are fully reg'd. What a surprise it would be if someone actually setup a server this way and 6 months down the road, BOOM! Thx for the tip, you figure I would have picked up on that since I USUALLY am good for testing software that way, I can't believe I missed testing that...got too caught-up in wondering how MS could just "give" away a new OS....

but did you guys replace the setupreg.hiv file? and did you use your Eval Key? did you activate before or after Tweak NT?
did you use Reset 5.02?

reset 5.02 only works on win 2003 !!!!

Wow!
Windows Server 2003 Free

Sinbad, you said you ordered the Windows Server 2003 evaluation kit.
And I'm interested in what you can find on the resource CD, so um will you tell me?