vmware P2V window2003 OEM R2 activation

Discussion in 'Windows Server' started by benlui, Jul 12, 2010.

  1. benlui

    benlui MDL Novice

    Jul 12, 2010
    5
    0
    0
    Hi,

    I've used vmware convertor to p2v a windows 2003 R2 standard OEM from HP hardware, then I use vmware workstation to play this 2003 image and it asks for license activation.

    Can bios rom for vmware, OEMBIOS and OEM keys can prevent this activation request? How about retail 2003 R2 too?
    Can someone provide a package of vmware rom fo hp, OEMBIOS and keys with steps here?
     
  2. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

    Jul 23, 2008
    6,354
    2,026
    210
    Did you also replace the files in c:\windows\system32\dllcache?

    It is really not that difficult...

    sebus
     
  3. benlui

    benlui MDL Novice

    Jul 12, 2010
    5
    0
    0
    Hello,

    Should I copy the 4 OEMBIOS files to C:\windows\system32\dllcache as well?

    How about pidgen.dll and dpcdll.dll, should I find them and replace as well?

    How to change the key as Keyfinder 1.5 / 2.1 cannot update Windows 2003 key?

    Thank you for your information.