Windows Server Evaluation can't change product key. So you read this article to know how to upgrade Windows Server Evaluation to. By filling out a short form, you can download Windows Server on-premises Free Trial or Windows Server Evaluation for free here. Convert WIndows Server Evaluation to Standard The product key that is used here is the KMS key for Windows Server Standard Edition.
 
 

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If you are considering installing any version of Windows Server Essentials, we would encourage you to consider Microsoft For example, to upgrade your Eval edition to the Retail version of Windows Server Standard, use the command:. Robert August 26, - pm Can I convert the cmd version? How long should I wait? IT-despecialist April 29, - pm Great article, big thanks! Once this time period elapses, the operating system can no longer be used. I bought the standard edition to learn but got it in cmd mode.