Project Server 2010 demo image activation

[Larry Christofaro]

We are trying to install the Project Server 2010 demo instance on a new
laptop and it appears that the activation timeline has expired. Is this true
and is there a way to getting a working version of the demo image until an
RTM version becomes available? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I
have a demonstration pending. Thanks,
Larry Christofaro

 

[Andrew Lavinsky]

I am not aware of a time bomb, and I was just in our own demo environment
a couple of minutes ago.

You may wish to post your question to the 2010 forum. You might have a better
chance of a response there:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/projectserver2010,projectprofessional2010



- Andrew Lavinsky
Blog: http://blogs.catapultsystems.com/epm

 

[Wharton Computer Consulting]

I haven't done this personally, but I believe the following will do it at the
command prompt. You must start up a dos session with admnistrative rights on.


slmgr -rearm

 

[Chak]

Larry,

You have to activate the Windows Server 2008 R2 on demo instance. You
will receive the prompt for activation when first time you use and
notifications will expire after 120 days. You have to activate the
Windows OS within 120 days after your first use.

Please follow the Michael Wharton's instructions to reset the
expiration clock.

1) Launch command prompt (Run as Administrator)

2) Type slmgr -rearm and press enter key

3) Reboot the Virtual Machine.

Thanks
Chak
pVector Technologies
http://www.pvectortech.com
Project Server: http://www.epmcentral.com

 

[Christophe Fiessinger [MSFT]]

See this blog post form Jan:
http://blogs.msdn.com/project_progr...o-rearm-the-project-2010-beta-demo-image.aspx
Basically with Windows Server 2008 there is no time bomb mechanism its just
a matter of activation.
Yes we will have a brand new image very soon now that Project Server 2010,
SharePoint Server 2010, Office 2010, Visual Studio 2010 and SQL Server 2008
R2 are all RTM.
Stay tune for more information