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Windows server 2022 Standard (Core edition) activation

Anonymous
2023-11-13T15:21:22+00:00

Hello there ! I have a new installed Windows 2022 server Standard in Core edition and have issues with the activation. When I check the option which server version I can activate to, I get Datacenter only even I have the StandardEval installed.

I used the PS command dism /online /Get-Targeteditions:

Image version: 10.0.20348.2031

Editions that can be upgraded to:

Target Editions: ServerDatacenterCor

also checked the current version:

dism /online /Get-Currenteditions:

ServerStandardevalCor

I also have another Windows 2022 Standard server in Desktop edition downloaded from the Evaluation center and I was able to activate it with no issues at all.

Is there a way to activate it, or do I have to reinstall to a desktop version ?

Thank you !

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-14T02:31:17+00:00

    Hi Petr KK

    Based on your description, you may have installed the wrong version. Windows Server 2022 Standard Core can only be upgraded to Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Core, not to desktop. Therefore, you will need to reinstall Windows Server 2022 Standard Desktop and then activate it with your license key.

    If you need further assistance about system activation, please see Support Center Contact Info. | Microsoft Learn.

    Hope it helps.

    Kind regards,

    Lei

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-15T13:24:40+00:00

    Thank for your answer. However I would like to keep Standard core not desktop. Is it possible to have standard core instead of desktop version ?

    Thank you !

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-16T08:03:59+00:00

    Hi，

    if you already have Windows Server 2022 StandardEval installed, but you only see the Datacenter version option when you activate it, it may be because your key doesn't work with the Standard edition. Make sure you're using the key for Windows Server 2022 Standard edition. If you already have a key for the Standard edition, you can try running the following command in the command prompt to change the key:

    slmgr.vbs /ipk <Standard Edition Product Key>

    Then you can try activating the Windows Server 2022 Standard edition.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-11-21T13:27:15+00:00

    I tried with this error:

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-22T01:48:44+00:00

    Error 0xC004F069 indicates that your Windows license has reached the activation limit. This usually happens when you try to use the same license key on multiple computers. You'll need to purchase one more license or contact Microsoft Customer Support for more help. You can contact Microsoft Customer Support by following these steps:

    1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
    2. Type "Slui 4" (without quotes) and press Enter.
    3. Select your country or region from the list and click Next.
    4. Call the telephone number provided and follow the instructions to activate OS.

    For more information about phone activation, please refer to https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers?rtc=1#primaryR8

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