Thanks Warren. The eval has not expired yet however, we purchased an SQL
2005 standard edition. When I downloaded the trial version originally, I can
not recall it giving me a choice of which trial version to download (Standard
or Enterprise). How can one confirm which trial version they are are running.

Thanks
TomW

"Warren Brunk" wrote:

> Short Answer: If it isnt expired then you can just run an update. If it has
> expired you will have to uninstall then reinstall.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914158
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/sql/downloa...uirements.mspx
>
> Upgrading and Uninstalling the Trial Software
> The 180-day trial version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition can be
> upgraded to the fully licensed version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
> without uninstalling the trial software prior to the end of the 180-day
> period. If upgrading to the fully licensed version of SQL Server 2005
> Standard Edition, Workgroup Edition, or Developer Edition, it is recommended
> that you uninstall the 180-day trial version of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise
> Edition before installing the fully licensed version of the other editions.
> Please refer to the product documentation for information about upgrading to
> the fully licensed software.
>
> --
> /*
> Warren Brunk - MCITP - SQL 2005, MCDBA
> www.techintsolutions.com
> */
>
>
> "twilliams" <twilliams@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:09BDBD49-7C4F-46AD-851E-7085F36A6450@microsoft.com...
> >I downloaded an 180 day eval copy of SQL server 2005 and we wish to utilize
> > it. However, we purchase an Open License. Is there a wey we can upgrade
> > the
> > Eval SQL 2005 using the open license we purchase.
> >
> > thanks
> > TomW
>
>
>