Windows Server 2019 downgrade

Question

Hello

I have a Windows Server 2019 Essentials (G3S-01299) and i want to downgrade to Windows Server 2016
Is it possible and which is the best procedure?

Best Regards

Answer 1

The official word from microsoft about downgrade rights is contained in this document.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/8/9/68964284-864d-4a6d-aed9-f2c1f8f23e14/Downgrade_Rights.pdf

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Answer 2

You can't downgrade an installation but you may have downgrade rights. You can contact the activation center to obtain a downgrade key.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/8/9/68964284-864d-4a6d-aed9-f2c1f8f23e14/Downgrade_Rights.pdf

https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter/Help/Contact.aspx

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Answer 3

Most microsoft resellers have a trained licensing specialist. I'd ask the DSP/OEM provider directly.

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Answer 4

Hello, thanks for your reply.

I already read Downgrade rights and License Summary.

My license is DSP/OEM for software and after a telephone call with Microsoft Activation Center and was told that I should ask the supplier if he can do the downgrade.

This is correct and if yes can a DSP supplier give the downgrade rights?

Best Regards.

Answer 5

I have already talked to the supplier and I am waiting for his answer.
But I want to have an official answer from microsoft via email, and not by phone.