Convert Windows Server Evaluation to Full Standard License
The Evaluation version of Windows Server allows you to test the OS before purchasing a license. However, once the trial expires, the system will start shutting down at regular intervals, making the server practically unusable.
To convert the TRIAL (EVALUATION) version to a fully licensed Standard edition, use the command below.
1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
Right-click on CMD and choose “Run as administrator”.
2. Run the conversion command
In the command prompt, type the following command, replacing the product key with your valid license key:
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula
- Set-Edition: defines the target edition, here it’s
ServerStandard - /ProductKey: enter your purchased product key
- /AcceptEula: automatically accepts the license agreement
Once completed, a system reboot may be required for the license to be applied.
