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[Cade Michaels]

The quick version of my QUestion:
Is there a way to revoke a CAL license?

Here is the LONG version if you need additional answers to
determine a resolution to this:

I am having an issue with Licensing on a Windows 2000.

We have the following machines on our network

One Windows 2000 Server running Terminal Services
Five Windows XP home Edition PC's
Two Windows 2000 Professional Workstations

I need all of these machines to be able to access the
Terminal Server. My understanding is Each Windows 2000
professional machine comes with its on built in CAL. In
addition Windows 2000 Server comes with 5 Cals which I can
distribute as I desire.

Here lies my problem, It seems someone connected to my
server from another WindowsXP Home Edition PC (Probably an
Employee working from home). This has used up our 5 Built
in CALs caused and now one of the PC's on our internal
Network will not have a license in about 30 days.

My Question is. Is there a way to revoke a license? If
so? HOW? I have been looking for a week thru the Online
Knowledge Base.

Thanx In Advance
Cade Michaels

 

[Rob Leitman \(MS\)]

If you have at least SP3 on the Terminal Server and the License Server, the
TS CAL will be returned back to the pool (52-89 days after it was issued).
See http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q287687

Also, be sure you're aware of the difference between Windows Server CALs and
Terminal Server CALs. Each connection needs one of each.

Rob