Installation Instructions: |
*The installation instructions below will assist you in downloading the evaluation version of Windows Server, elevating it to Standard and activating it with your product key. |
1. Click on the download link below and select “Sign In.” Log into your Microsoft Account. If you don’t have one, click on “Create one!” |
2. Select the ISO option – the download will begin immediately. |
3. Once the download has been completed, use the third-party tool below to create a bootable USB flash drive. |
This tool is provided for your convenience and is not officially supported by Trusted Tech Team. For assistance with troubleshooting Rufus, we recommend reviewing their FAQ here. |
4. You are ready for installation! During installation, select Standard Desktop Experience. |
5. Once installation has completed, open up the command prompt as administrator and run the command below, providing the retail product key in the XXX fields. |
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula |
Error 87? This indicates a typo in the command. Please check for missing spaces or dashes and try again. |
6. You will then be prompted to restart. After the initial restart, restart once more to complete the process. The server will now be activated. |
Note: Lifting the server out of evaluation can take some time to process. It varies considerably, but in most cases, it completes within 30 minutes. If you get stuck at 10%, this is normal, let the process finish. |
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