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Why do I get 'The serial number is invalid for this type of platform' ?

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The most common reason for getting this message, besides entering the number incorrectly, is that a serial number is being applied to a system type that is not consistent with the license type.


Open File Manager licenses are provided in three tiers as shown in the table below.


Enterprise allows support for Clusters and NetWare, and is inclusive of Server and Workstation platforms.


Server licenses apply to Server platforms only, and are not inclusive of Workstation platforms.  


Enterprise Server License


Server License


Workstation License


  • Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition Server


  • Windows 2003 Storage Server


  • Windows 2000 Advanced Server


  • Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition


  • Microsoft Cluster Server


  • NetWare 6 Legacy File System and NSS


  • NetWare 4.x, 5.x (Legacy File System only)


  • Windows 2003 Standard Edition Server


  • Windows 2000 Server


  • Windows NT Server 4.0


  • Windows XP, Professional and Home Editions


  • Windows 2000 Professional


  • Windows NT Workstation 4.0


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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