Convert Windows Server Evaluation to the Full Edition

If you are using a Windows Server Evaluation edition, you can convert it to the full licensed edition without reinstalling Windows.

Step 1 – Open Command Prompt as Administrator

  • Right-click the Start button.
  • Select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).

Step 2 – Enter Your Product Key

For Windows Server Standard:

dism /online /set-edition:ServerStandard /productkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /accepteula

For Windows Server Datacenter:

dism /online /set-edition:ServerDatacenter /productkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /accepteula

Step 3 – Restart the Server

Restart your server when prompted to complete the edition conversion.

Note: After the restart, your Windows Server Evaluation installation will be converted to the corresponding full edition. Activation will complete automatically if the provided product key is valid.