Windows server 2012 r2 evaluation is valid for 180 days.
Windows server 2012 r2 standard product key activation cmd.
The very first step is to view the current edition.
Following command will rearm your trial windows server 2012 r2.
Right click anywhere on blank space in the start launch or ctrl tab.
Activate windows server 2012 evaluation to full version.
To change the product key on windows server 2012 and activate it via command line run the following commands below.
Extend windows server 2012 r2 evaluation.
Hover mouse in the bottom left hand corner to get the start icon or use ctrl esc or windows key command key.
You can rearm windows server 2012 r2 evaluation up to 5 times.
In such cases the operating system has been installed with a 120 day trial key.
Run command prompt with administrator privileges and run following command.
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If you haven t already configured a kms host see deploy kms activation for steps to set one up.
Slmgr vbs ipk xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx obviously change xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx with your actual key.
To use the keys listed here which are gvlks you must first have a kms host running in your deployment.
Automatic virtual machine activation avma acts as a proof of purchase mechanism helping to ensure that windows products are used in accordance with the product use rights and microsoft software license terms.
If you are converting a computer from a kms host mak or retail edition of windows to a kms client install the applicable setup key gvlk from the following tables.
To add the new key run the command below.
To remove all installed keys run the following command.
From the apps launch start typing cmd then right click or arrow key til highlighted and alt spacebar to get the options to run as administrator.