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Hello,
Can I activate windows server 2019 using a windows server 2022 key?
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Hello Subnet Network Management,
no, you can't.
Each version of Windows Server requires a specific product key designated for that version. You'll need to use a valid Windows Server 2019 key to activate a Windows Server 2019 installation.
Best regards,
Lei
