Hello
It seems like you’re trying to reset the activation of your Windows Server 2016. Here are a few methods you can try:
Reset the Activation Timer: **** You can reset the activation grace period by running slmgr.vbs -rearm from an elevated command prompt. This command typically resets the activation timer to thirty days (sixty in some versions) and can be performed a limited number of times (usually three).
Remove the Product Key: You can remove the product key from your current Windows system with Slmgr. After you run the below command and restart your computer, the Windows system won’t have a product key and will be in an unactivated, unlicensed state.
slmgr.vbs /upk
Reset using rundll32.exe: You can also try resetting the activation using the rundll32.exe command. Here are the steps:
Reboot into “Safe mode with Command Prompt”
Type “explorer” in the command prompt that comes up and push [Enter]
Click on Start>Run, and type the following: rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk
Reboot, and login as normal. This will reset the 30-day timer for activation back to 30 days so you can enter in the key normally.
Please note that modifying the registry can cause serious problems if not done correctly. It’s recommended to back up the registry before you modify it.