Upgrade non activated Windows Server version

wayne gerber 20 Reputation points
2023-03-30T15:24:15.3566667+00:00

I am trying to Install Server 2022 on my Dell Server and it seems to be having some issues, I was doing a clean install and wiped my Server 2019 installation. Can I go back and install Server 2019 then without activating upgrade to Server 2022 or do I need to actually activate the server I am using keys from my Visual Studio subscription.

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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2023-03-30T15:31:13.74+00:00

    To go back to Server 2019 you'll need to clean install it again, there is no other way. Also it is not possible to upgrade from, or upgrade to, an evaluation version.

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  1. wayne gerber 20 Reputation points
    2023-03-30T15:34:55.88+00:00

    My keys are not eval but MAK, I know I need to reinstall 2019 but will I need to activate it the key are MAK keys so if I go over then I need to speak to someone about why I have so many activations.