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by soliboy

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I have set up an SBS2000 for a client and added 5 CALs to the default 5. Even with only one or two PCs connected, the server is generating "out of licenses" errors from SMB connections and then locking client machines out. The server is running the usual SBS suite (SQL, Exchange etc) and BackupExec, along with usual file and print. Nothing out of the ordinary. Mix of W2kPro, NT4 and Win98 clients. Drives are mapped to shares. Anyone had this before?

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by maxwell edison

Run the SBS Administrators console.

Slect the Server Status (Backoffice Home) link.

Then select "About" on the right hand pane.

You can see the number of licenses installed (this may indicate 1 instead of 5)

You can add licenses from there.

OR

You can disable the license logging services via the services applet in control panel. (However, Microsoft would frown if you use more clients than you're licensed for.)

Maxwell

by jwilczyn

Yes, I've had this problem.
A supported fix is now available from Microsoft.
You will need to contact Microsoft to obtain the fix.
Check: "Out of License" Error Messages in SBS 2000 Event Logs (Q305138).

by soliboy

I got it on Friday. Same article on Technet. Bit of a prob though as I found out that a SQL app that runs off the server doesn't yet handle SP2 for W2k. The hotfixes need SP2. But this is the solution...

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