Windows 2003 Server Eval copy
This is a discussion about Windows 2003 Server Eval copy in the Everything Windows category; does anyone know how to remove the Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Evaluation copy Build 3790 text that is always on my desktop? I'm not looking to hack/crack the eval beyond the 180-day trial period, just sick of looking at the text.
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does anyone know how to remove the "Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Evaluation copy Build 3790" text that is always on my desktop? I'm not looking to hack/crack the eval beyond the 180-day trial period, just sick of looking at the text. I got it to go away once before but can't remember how I did it...
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Download TweakUI 2.10 http://www.warp2search.net/modules.php?nam...ticle&sid=13229
There should be an option that does the trick.
There should be an option that does the trick.
If you go to MS TechNet UK you can get a 365 day evaluation copy.....I got two lol
TweakUI only removes non-eval lines ...
I don't know where but just google around there is a simple registry tweak for that ...
I don't know where but just google around there is a simple registry tweak for that ...
OP
say Sparkesy, do you happen to have the URL to that eval download?
I haven't found a reg hack yet to get rid of the eval text. Any suggestions? I know that the smartest computer minds on the Net (W2S'rs) should be able to help me on this one...
I haven't found a reg hack yet to get rid of the eval text. Any suggestions? I know that the smartest computer minds on the Net (W2S'rs) should be able to help me on this one...
it's not a download you have to order the evaluation copy on cd from microsoft direct.
I got it because I'm registered as a MS developer but you should be able to go to the microsoft technet UK site and go to the evaluation software section and login with a MS passport ID.
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/technet/preview/
I got it because I'm registered as a MS developer but you should be able to go to the microsoft technet UK site and go to the evaluation software section and login with a MS passport ID.
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/technet/preview/
Go to this site. It tells you about editing the registry to get rid of it. it says for sp2 but it works for all versions.
http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=1870
http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=1870
OP
thanks for the info folks, this IS the best site on the Net because of great people like you. I can't get the UK stuff because I live in the US and I see they are only offering the 180-day evaluation copies there also anyway.
I'll try the registry edit when I get on my 2003 Server box and see what happens. Thanks again....
I'll try the registry edit when I get on my 2003 Server box and see what happens. Thanks again....
The school I'm attending struck a deal with Microsoft. Programming students get to use Microsoft products for free. No limits and completly legal. I recieved Windows 2003 about 2 wks ago and installed it on my home network. So far, I've been absolutly amazed with it. By far, the best (server) OS Microsoft has come out with.
Installing 3rd party apps like Apache, PHP, and MySQL can be a pain so if you plan on using them you might want to do some research first.
Installing 3rd party apps like Apache, PHP, and MySQL can be a pain so if you plan on using them you might want to do some research first.
OP
just tried the regedit thing, no luck-it's still there on the desktop. Anybody have suggestions as to where to look and what to look for to get rid of the eval messages?
btw why u want to remove it ....
I don't wanna say I can't live without it anymore ... but I really like it ... it is there since SP1 and ... huh ... i just like it ...
I don't wanna say I can't live without it anymore ... but I really like it ... it is there since SP1 and ... huh ... i just like it ...
OP
just tired of having it on the desktop and having to look at it. I WANT to get rid of it...
Right click on the desktop
goto "Arrange icons by"
on this menu sign the "Lock web items to desktop"
enjoy
8)
goto "Arrange icons by"
on this menu sign the "Lock web items to desktop"
enjoy
8)
OP
that one worked, THANK YOU!!!
And then the world was a safer place
