Error 1168

Question

However the server 2019 key which is what i am trying to use to activate server tells me it is invalid.Are you able to help with this?As below Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.17763.5830

Image Version: 10.0.17763.6293

Current edition is:

Current Edition : ServerStandardEval

The operation completed successfully.

PS C:\Windows\system32> DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.17763.5830

Image Version: 10.0.17763.6293

Editions that can be upgraded to:

Target Edition : ServerStandard

Target Edition : ServerDatacenter

The operation completed successfully.

PS C:\Windows\system32> DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:HH34H-6N4TV-DDSDSD-P9HK2-SG6HF /AcceptEula

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.17763.5830

Image Version: 10.0.17763.6293

Error: 1168

The specified product key could not be validated.

Check that the specified product key is valid and that it matches the target edition.

by the way the code above is not the actual code used

Answer 1

Hello Peter Marshall3,

thank you for posting on the Microsoft Community Forums.

Error 1168 typically indicates that the product key validation failed due to an incorrect key or mismatch between the key and the target edition. Ensure that:

1. There are no typos in the product key and the product key is valid for the specific edition you are targeting.
2. There are no connectivity issues preventing key validation with Microsoft's activation servers.
3. The current server has internet access for the activation process.

Best regards,

Lei