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by hocuspocus

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Shortly after accepting a new position, I immediately did a software audit. I found us to be short Windows NT 4.0 WS license. My question is, rather than purchase Copies of NT4.0 can I purchase the full version of Windows 2000 Professional, and still use NT4.0 on the workstations. The machines will eventually be changed out within 2 years at that time Windows 2000 will be installed. In the mean time I would rather keep NT4.0 WS on these computers.

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by ratherbfishing

I believe that you can do that. I know that when you need to purchase a Microsoft product that is no longer being sold, you have to buy the current version and then backorder the media if you need it. I know that it is true with SQL server.

by bill

This is certainly a question best answered by Microsoft. However, my understanding (and it's only my understanding) is that as long as you have the proper number of licenses, you're ok. I think MS would rather you purchase the W2K stuff anyway.In every discussion I've had with MS about licensing, one thing has always been clear, every user/connection needs a (legal) license.

So if you bring your license count into line, yet decide to leave NT on the desktop for the time being, you'll be in compliance.

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