How to make sure the Windows Server 2019 LICENCE is not lost if I make hardware upgrades (just new SSDs) and flash MB Bios?

Vlad 0 Reputation points
2023-02-01T00:29:08.87+00:00

I would greatly appreciate your support in this. Currently running Win Server 2019 on a setup that is not suited for my future needs. I have already installed Windows Server 2019 on 2 SSDs Raid 1, and 2 more Raid 1 (SQL Express Database Drives). I still have the drive with the old install. My OS is in German, so I do hope I get this right. Under Server Manager/All Server Windows is shown as not activated. When I try to activate it, I get redirected to an Microsoft Account where after entering all credentials, I get an error. On the old install (not plugged in) , windows is activated. I just haven`t trashed it. Now after failing to activate on new install, I went back and plugged the old drive back in. All good. However, I cannot find an option to transfer the License to the fresh install. Under Settings/Accounts there is no option to link the license to a MS Account, as requested in the fresh install. I cannot find any option apart from Local Accounts. As I mentioned, I only installed some new SSDs, and flashed a new bios. No new MB, or anything else. Is there an option to activate the license on the fresh install? Thanks.

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  1. Limitless Technology 44,531 Reputation points
    2023-02-02T09:52:00.7433333+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for your question and reaching out. I can understand you are having query\issues related to Server 2019 License.

    Please be aware that OEM licences are attached to the hardware and cannot legally be transferred from one chassis to another since they are bound to the hardware.

    --If the reply is helpful, please Upvote and Accept as answer--

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  2. Limitless Technology 44,531 Reputation points
    2023-02-02T09:54:15.2866667+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for your question and reaching out. I can understand you are having query\issues related to Server 2019 License.

    Please be aware that OEM licences are attached to the hardware and cannot legally be transferred from one chassis to another since they are bound to the hardware.

    --If the reply is helpful, please Upvote and Accept as answer--

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