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Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Activation Status Blank

ajagostinin 1 Reputation point
2022-01-14T21:23:49.167+00:00

I have the following problem with 1 host machine and a virtual machine both with Windows Server 2022 Datacenter.

I recently activated the evaluation license to the Datacenter version, but on both computers (Host and VM) it shows me an empty activation status

I am using the same Windows Server 2022 Datacenter license on both computers and it activates without problems, but it does not show the activation status in configuration.

Windows are installed and activated correctly, but this error has never happened to me before. Has something similar happened to someone?

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  1. ajagostinin 1 Reputation point
    2022-01-17T17:46:55.317+00:00

    Adding,

    Also perform the installation of a virtual machine on this computer with Windows Server 2022 Datacenter, enter the virtual machine to the domain as one more computer, and it activates successfully, and always shows windows activation:

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    I send you a photo of the physical machine and the virtual machine, where the physical one does not show the activation status, but the virtual one does:

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  2. Dave Patrick 426.3K Reputation points MVP
    2022-01-17T18:29:36.197+00:00

    All good information and I'd urge you to report this via the feedback hub, but it appears to be merely cosmetic and should not be an issue.

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

  3. spug 51 Reputation points
    2022-05-30T21:54:43.437+00:00

    I get this issue as well with Server 2022 datacenter. Host & second VM activate fine, but the DC shows blank activation.

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  4. DavidYorkshire 91 Reputation points
    2023-01-15T12:48:16.3566667+00:00

    Did anyone find a resolution to this? I've got exactly the same issue (with a DC, upgraded from 2019 to 2022). Definitely activated, as I can see using the slmgr commands, but in the settings the activation status is blank.

    I'd appreciate it if I don't get responses saying a) it's just cosmetic (it may be, but it's still a cause for concern) or b) they don't recomment upgrading the OS a DC (I looked into all this before starting, and on balance decided to do it this way, for various reasons).

    Thanks

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  5. DavidYorkshire 91 Reputation points
    2023-01-15T15:02:55.2033333+00:00

    Just to add that, not wanting to take risks, I have now built a new DC. I activated it before promotion and it showed activated as expected. Promoted it to DC and exactly the same as above happened, i.e. it that line becomes blank.

    I then went back and checked the remaining 2019 DC, and that's exactly the same - i.e. blank line.

    This would therefore appear to be a particular issue with DCs - anyone know why?