Make Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Evaluation to normal Datacenter or Pro?
Yes, it is possible to convert the Windows Server 2022, 2019, etc. Datacenter evaluation version into a fully licensed version of Windows Server Datacenter.
This conversion is called "evaluation to full upgrade" . You can do this by entering a valid product key and converting the evaluation version to a regular licensed version without having to perform a clean installation.
Here are the steps to convert Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, Datacenter Evaluation to a full version:
- ServerDatacenter : This indicates that you want to upgrade from the Evaluation edition to the Datacenter edition.
- <product key> : Replace this placeholder with your valid Windows Server 2022 Datacenter product key.
- /accepteula : Automatically accepts the license terms.
3.) The Windows Server restart:
After running this command, you must restart the server for the changes to take effect.
4.) Check success:
After rebooting, you can check if the conversion was successful by running the following command:
slmgr.vbs /dli
This command will display the current edition and activation status. If everything went correctly, the edition should appear as Windows Server 2022 Datacenter and the server should be activated.
5.) Notes Windows Server Standard:
- Upgrade to Windows Server Standard
If you want to upgrade to Windows Server 2022 Standard , change the command to:
Upgrading from the evaluation version to the full version does not result in any data loss or changes to installed programs and settings.
- Difference between evaluation and full version
The evaluation version has the same functions as the full version, but is time-limited (180 days). By entering a product key, you can remove this restriction.
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