Windows Server | 2016 Evaluation To Standard

Here is the text for converting a Windows Server 2016 Evaluation copy to a full Standard edition.

DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition Verify it says "ServerStandardEval" or similar.

slmgr /dlv Confirm the "Product Type" shows "Retail" or "Volume" (not "Eval") and that licensing is active. windows server 2016 evaluation to standard

DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY /AcceptEula Once the command succeeds, reboot:

This process requires a reboot. It only works if you are still within the initial 180-day evaluation grace period. It converts your installation to a retail (or volume license) Standard edition using a DISKPART method. Text: Converting Windows Server 2016 Evaluation to Standard Step 1: Check Current Edition & Status Open Command Prompt (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) and run: Here is the text for converting a Windows

For KMS:

DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions You should see "ServerStandard" listed. Text: Converting Windows Server 2016 Evaluation to Standard

Execute the conversion command: