how many timebombs are there in the Server 2003 build 3742?

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liliwinnt6
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how many timebombs are there in the Server 2003 build 3742?

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i removed one with TweakNT by adding and then removing the timebomb
then the expiration reminder disappeared in "winver"
i didn't activate the windows
then i adjusted the date to sync with the host pc,
i thought the activation timebomb would be gone with the evaluation timebomb
then the stupid message box appears
"The evaluation period for this copy of Windows has ended." blah blah blah
then the BSOD

i install this build just for display purpose and fun
and i would eventually sync the time with the host pc

now i would like to ask:
how many timebombs are there in the Server 2003 build 3742? how to defuse them all?
would it be safe to hack the Windows Product Activation mechanism using tools like "AntiWPA",
or maybe any better choice?
was there any tutorial topics over here in this forum? may i have a look at them?

thanks!
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liliwinnt6
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Re: how many timebombs are there in the Server 2003 build 3742?

Post by liliwinnt6 »

okay, i used AntiWAT, seemed to be okay
Main Computer:
Asus GL503VS Laptop
Memory: 2 x Samgsung M471A2K43CB1-CRC 16GB DDR4-2400/PC4-19200
HDD: Samsung PM961 256GB + Samsung EVO 860 4TB

File Server:
CPU: Intel XEON E3-1290
Motherboard: ASUS P8H67
GPU: GeForce 9300GE
Memory: 4 x 8GB Crucial Ballistix Tactical LP DDR3-1600/PC3-12800
HDD: WD3200AAJS + WD2003FYYS + WD6001FSYZ + WD/HITACHI DC HC320
PSU: Antec Neo Eco 620W Modular

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Re: how many timebombs are there in the Server 2003 build 3742?

Post by mrfunnylaughs »

..there's no such thing as multiple timebombs?

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Re: how many timebombs are there in the Server 2003 build 3742?

Post by johndoe123 »

If you want to run on current date, you will need to disable sppsvc or debomb the ISO. Also, as mrfunnylaughs said, there is only ONE timebomb in betas.
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