Bill,
You'll need to destroy and re-create the license database. This isn't terribly risky so don't panic. I have attached directions below. These will help you back up, delete, add licenses, and assign them to license groups -- by OU.
Modify them as needed
Cheers,
Ryan Hanisco
MCSE, MCDBA
Preparation
Background Information
Review Appropriate Documentation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;185953
http://www.microsoft.com/windows200.../advanced/help/sag_LICEhowto_create_group.htm
Locate License Master
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | AD Sites and Services
Expand the site tree
Expand each server tree
Locate the License Master for the domain
Record the Current Licenses
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Licensing
Expand the License view
Write down the licensing information
Backup License Information
Log on to the License Master with Domain Administrator rights
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Services
Stop the License Logging Service
Copy %systemroot%\System32\Cpl.cfg to a safe location
Copy %systemroot%\System32\LLS\Llsuser.lls to a safe location
Copy %systemroot%\System32\LLS\Llsmap.lls to a safe location
Verify error logs
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Event Log
Visually inspect the event logs for problems with the server that may cause problems in the case of a reboot
Mitigate problems discovered
Execution
Stop License Logging Service
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Services
Click on License Logging Service to select it
Click on the Stop button to halt the service
Wait as the service is stopped
Delete License Information
Open the Windows Explorer
Delete the %systemroot%\System32\Cpl.cfg file
Delete the %systemroot%\System32\LLS\Llsuser.lls file
Delete the %systemroot%\System32\LLS\Llsmap.lls file
Start License Logging Service
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Services
Click on License Logging Service to select it
Click on the Start button to start the service
Wait as the service is started
Add Licenses
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Licensing
Click on the Add Licenses button
Enter the number of licenses that were recorded in the preparation phase
"Select ""Per Seat"" as the license type"
Enter a dated description of the licenses
Click OK to add the licenses
Create License Groups
Determine the number of workstations per physical site
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Licensing
"On the Options menu, point to Advanced, and then click New License Group"
"In Group Name, type a short descriptive name "
"In Description, type additional details to help identify the group (Licenses Created on mm/dd/yyyy)"
"In Licenses, enter the number of licenses needed in Per Seat licensing mode"
Click Add
"In List Users from, click the appropriate domain"
"Under Users, select the users from needed OU, and then click Add"
Click OK
Repeat for other OUs
Verification
View License Manager
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Licensing
View the license properties to verify that the configuration is correct
Check Error Logs
Navigate to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Event Log
Verify Error Logs for problems as licenses are allocated
