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Posted by technumber5 2014-06-11T22:33:35Z I downloaded Windows Server 2012 R2 180 day evaluation, and I
installed it but it's showing the license has expired. I'm pretty sure the trial key comes with the ISO, so I don't understand why it's showing expired. Has anybody had this issue? This is the first time I've downloaded and installed the OS.
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Usually they either give you the key on the download page or email it to you later. I've never seen an eval come pre-licensed
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thumb_down On the TechNet website it states:
All evaluation versions are fully functional during the evaluation period, although booting to Safe mode is not available. The
Windows Server 2012 Standard and Windows Server 2012 Datacenter editions come with the activation key pre-installed. After the 180-day evaluation period elapses, the server warns you in various ways depending on the edition. 1 found this helpful
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You can try resetting the grace period but I would download a new eval. Was this post helpful? thumb_up
thumb_down Ya I grabbed another eval and it's working now. Thanks guys!
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You need to activate it in 10 days (no serial code is required), then the
trial period of 180 days begins http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj574204.aspxOpens a new window (it is for 2012 but it is the same) For all editions, you have 10 days to complete online activation, at which point the evaluation period begins and runs for 180 days. During the
evaluation period, a notification on the Desktop displays the days remaining the evaluation period (except in Windows Server 2012 Essentials). You can also run slmgr.vbs /dlv from an elevated command prompt to see the time remaining. To get 180 day trail, select Activate Software. Do not enter an activation key unless you really have one and select Next. Windows will then verify over the internet and come back stating clearly that you have 180 days.
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thumb_down I'd have to disagree with you Corrado. When you select Active Software, it simply prompts you to enter a key. No other option is available.
And in regards to the 10 day period also doesn't make sense, as the server shuts down after 1 or 2hrs when it's expired. As I kept researching the issue, when
I returned to the server it was power off. I've also come to find out, the server has to be able to get online. I hadn't connected it to the Internet yet, and was under the impression it would still state 180 day trial. Once I entered the DNS, the server activated on its own. All good to go now. No user interaction is needed to activate the 180 day trial.
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I've done multiple times with Windows 2008 R2 trial; I don't know if 2012
R2 is changed or the server activated on its own (with 2008 R2 it was necessary to do this operation manually) When it asks for a serial code it was possible simply to press "next" and the activation of trial period was done; as you say it is necessary to be able to get online as the activation is done online
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That is true, it has changed with Server 2012 R2. I remember the process in
Server 2008 R2. I was so confused when I saw it, and frustrated! New things to learn in 2012, and it looks like plenty more to come. Cheers Corrado! Thanks for taking the time to respond.
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I downloaded the iso file from below link and installed the OS, but it
is showing as trial version expired and when I click to activate then it is asking for product key. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2012-r2Opens a new window But I didn't get any product key to activate the trail
version.
Any suggestions?
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Did you just download it or was that something you downloaded previously? It seems the expiration date is set from when it was downloaded, not from when installed if you downloaded it a while back. Was this post helpful?
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I downloaded in in one month back.If that is the case,
Ideally it should come for more 5 months right?
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thumb_down Open Command prompt as Administrator. Type the following command “slmgr.vbs /rearm” which reset the licensing status of machine and
press enter. Restart your server then you will found the evaluation period expired to 180 day. Enjoy :)
Was this post helpful? thumb_up thumb_down Great Moutaz, Thanks it works! But I'm wondering why it worked only after second try :D Was this post helpful?
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What happens when Windows Server license expires?
You can start it up again, but after a while, another shutdown will occur. Normally before the trial license expires you should activate it with a proper license. But there are many reasons why you may want to run Trial version for a little longer.
Is Windows Server 2012 R2 end of life?
SQL Server 2012 will reach the end of support on July 12, 2022, and Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 will reach the end of support on October 10, 2023. After this date, these products will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, or technical support.
What happens when server 2012 evaluation expires?
After Window Server evaluation period has expired , you will found out unexpected behavior for your machine like unexpected Shutdown / Restart every one hour approximately ! In this case, you only have two options: Purchasing a new Windows Key, activate windows through “Go to PC Settings“.
What happens if Windows Server 2012 is not activated?
When the grace period has expired and Windows is still not activated, Windows Server will show additional notifications about activating. The desktop wallpaper remains black, and Windows Update will install security and critical updates only, but not optional updates. Read more here. Was this reply helpful?
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