Activate a Windows Server evaluation version

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As you may have noticed, when you buy a server, manufacturers (Dell, HP, etc.) no longer provide OS support (ISO).

So if you want to reinstall the server, you’ll need to use a trial version of Windows Server.

When entering the product key and activating the system, you’ll most likely see error 0xC004F050.

To resolve this issue, you’ll need to change the operating system edition using the DISM tool.

For the Standard edition:

DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx /AcceptEula

For the Datacenter edition:

DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx /AcceptEula

After restarting, the server should be activated with the OEM key.

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Romain Drouche
Romain Drouche
System Architect | MCSE: Core Infrastructure
IT infrastructure expert with over 15 years of field experience. Currently a Systems and Networks Project Manager and Information Systems Security (ISS) expert, I use my expertise to ensure the reliability and security of technological environments.

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