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Windows Server 2003 build 3757 is now available for download!
We are pleased to announce that Windows Server 2003 interim build 3757 is now available for download. Please download, install and provide feedback as soon as possible. This download is currently available from our Redmond download location. Other download locations will become available when the content finishes replicating to those servers
The following product images are available for download from
http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/ (Not all testers have access to all products listed below)
Standard Server
Web Server
Enterprise Server
Enterprise Server Checked (debug) version for developers
Enterprise Server 64 bit Edition
Enterprise Server 64 bit Edition Checked (debug) version for developers
SDK/DDK
Before you begin, please note the following:
This build contains a new security feature: "Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration": This new feature is enabled by default and is designed to reduce the risk of attack from insecure Web-based content. However, it may also prevent Web sites from displaying correctly and restrict access to network resources. For more information, see the online documentation which is available by simply opening a browser window. Once you have installed the build, please see the WindowsBeta F.A.Q. for information on how to download from WindowsBeta using builds 3757 and later.
You may upgrade to this build from a released version of Windows 2000 or from Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2 or later interim build. However, a beta or RC build upgrade does not represent a real customer scenario, so we are much more interested in feedback that represents a real world installation scenario such as upgrade from Windows 2000 or clean install.
Windows Server 2003 requires activation 14 days after installation. This release is a time-limited release and will expire 360 days after activation.
Windows Server 2003 interim builds are not recommended for production systems unless you are explicitly working with Microsoft on deployment programs.
Due to the nature of pre-release software, some of your applications and hardware may not function correctly.
Review the pre-release license agreements carefully during the installation. By installing this release, you agree to the terms and conditions of these license agreements. All licenses associated with the product will expire when the product becomes commercially available.
Print and fully read Read1st.txt before installing this release. This document contains critical pre-installation and upgrade information important to your installation and is located at the root of the installation media.
Print and read the text files located in the \Docs directory of the CD images for comprehensive setup and installation instructions. We also recommend you print and read the on-line release notes, Relnotes.htm, located in the \Docs directory for vital network, hardware, application and printing usage information. The release notes are available for download. Please consult the website for late-breaking information.
Product Keys
Windows Server 2003 build 3757 uses the same key you used for installing RC2. It is labeled .NET Server RC on
https://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/keys/default.asp. If you have not already obtained a key for RC2, you may obtain your product key at the URL above. You are allowed to install this beta software on as many machines as permitted by your license agreement. The default license limit for technical beta testers is ten machines per server version.
How to obtain Support
Support for this release is provided in the newsgroups beginning with ?microsoft.beta.netserver*.?
To access the newsgroups you will need to configure your newsreader program with the account information listed below.
Common questions are answered in the F.A.Q. section of WindowsBeta. Please search the newsgroups and check
http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/FAQ/area.asp before posting a question. Your question may already be answered and you will not have to wait for a response. Due to the high volume of problem reports we receive, the beta team cannot respond to support requests submitted as bugs.
Customer Problem Reports
Go to
http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/bugs/report.asp for information on reporting problem reports.
How to Download the Build
Please see
http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/download/howto.asp for full instructions on how to use the File Transfer Manager to download files from WindowsBeta. Please note, the new features of the FTM detailed on this page. Builds will not be made available via FTP. All files are currently available from all download locations.
Thank you for testing Windows Server 2003. We value your participation and feedback.
Microsoft Windows Product Team
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