Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Build 9600 Product Key Activation ✦ Must See

This is the most straightforward method for a server with a standard internet connection.

Press Win + X and select or Windows PowerShell (Admin) . This is the most straightforward method for a

| Error | Diagnosis | Solution | |-------|-----------|----------| | Evaluation cannot activate with retail key | Wrong edition installed | Use DISM to convert from ServerStandardEval to ServerStandard | | "Key cannot be used to activate this version" | Mismatched key type (e.g., trying to use a Volume key on a Retail installation, or vice versa) | Download media matching your key type or use appropriate key | | Partial product key mismatch | Wrong key installed | slmgr /upk to uninstall, then slmgr /ipk with correct key | | Offline server activation fails | Server attempting internet validation | Install key with slmgr -ipk , then use slui 4 for phone activation | | DISM fails on domain controller | Domain controllers cannot be converted in place | Demote server, convert, then repromote or build new DC | You must use the DISM tool to convert the edition first:

If you are running the edition, standard slmgr commands may fail. You must use the DISM tool to convert the edition first: standard slmgr commands may fail.