Windows server 2016 activation error

Question

Hi,

I have a windows server 2016 std with hpe ml 30 server.
During the activation of windows it's getting error massage " This edition cannot be upgraded"
I have already used Dism online command and gets error massage:87.

Please help to resolve the issue.

Thanks!
Alok Kumar

Answer 1

Hello there,

What do you get when you run;

Dism /Online /Get-TargetEditions

This one should work unless there's an issue with the key.

Dism /online /Set-Edition: <edition name> /AcceptEula /ProductKey:12345-67890-12345-67890-12345
Where <edition name> is the higher edition that you want to change to. (ServerStandard or ServerDatacenter)

The below thread discusses the same issue and you can try out some troubleshooting steps from this and see if that helps you to sort the Issue. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/5418a7cd-23d1-48c3-acbd-9300211e2508/upgrading-from-windows-server-2016-standard-quotevaluationquot-to-a-fully-registered-version?forum=ws2016

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions please let me know and I will be glad to help you out.

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Answer 2

I'll assume the evaluation was used? Has it been patched fully? Is it a domain controller? What's the result of
Dism /Online /Get-CurrentEdition
Dism /Online /Get-TargetEditions

also what channel is the product key? (OEM, volume, retail)