Lost the licenses of Windows Server 2008.

I had windows server 2008 OEM which I downgrade to Windows Server 2003 OEM since some of my applications were not compatible with it.
Now again I want to upgrade to 2008 OEM but I have lost some of the product keys, therefore can you let me know is there a way to retrieve it.

Hi,
If a license is lost, damaged in fire/flood or stolen, new licenses needs to be purchased as there is no way of replacing those licenses as Microsoft does not keep track of the licenses.
I would suggest you to contact Microsoft Activation center to get accurate assistance for licensing :
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
How to replace Microsoft software or hardware and order service packs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246
Binu Kumar - MCP, MCITP, MCTS , MBA - IT , Director Aarbin Technology Pvt Ltd - Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help.

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