Windows Server 2019 Essentials Trial Activation Key

Syed M. Rabbani 1 Reputation point
2020-12-19T11:06:48.05+00:00

Hello,

While installation of Windows Server 2019 Essentials trial, it asks for Activation Key. Where do I get this key from without having to purchase the software?

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2020-12-19T13:50:01.873+00:00

    The evaluation download here has the product key embedded. An internet connection is required for long enough to complete activation, then evaluation is good for 180 days.
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2019-essentials

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  2. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2020-12-19T16:49:45.73+00:00

    How are you installing? The download may be corrupt. ISP's employ caching devices to control bandwidth so try again via a different ISP to avoid the same cached copy.

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  3. Eleven Yu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 10,676 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2020-12-21T06:39:19.263+00:00

    Hi,

    There is a product key in the download link. Have you tested to see if the key could be used or not?

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    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2019-essentials
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    Thanks,
    Eleven

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