Activation from backups

callum simpson 106 Reputation points
2021-09-21T22:47:03.027+00:00

Hi
if i was to set up a clean copy of the windows server on a new server and restore a backup of the old server which was activated would it reactivate after restoring the backup

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,171 questions
0 comments
Accepted answer
  1. Limitless Technology 39,371 Reputation points
    2021-09-22T14:22:46.187+00:00

    Hi @callum simpson

    Yes, it will activate as it is within your Hardware, only if you change more than one hardware component then it might not reactivate as it will be considered as a New pc.
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reactivating-windows-10-after-a-hardware-change-2c0e962a-f04c-145b-6ead-fb3fc72b6665

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

    0 comments

1 additional answer

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-09-21T23:50:32.567+00:00

    Most likely as long as the hardware didn't change.

    --please don't forget to upvote and Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--