How to activate evaluation copy of windows server 2012 ?
How to activate evaluation copy of windows server 2012 Most evaluation versions can be converted to full retail versions, but the method varies slightly depending on the edition. Before you attempt to convert the version, verify that your server is actually running an evaluation version. To do this, do either of the following: From an elevated command prompt, run slmgr.vbs /dlv ; evaluation versions will include “EVAL” in the output. From the Start screen, open Control Panel . Open System and Security , and then System . View Windows activation status in the Windows activation area of the System page. Click View details in Windows activation for more information about your Windows activation status. If you have already activated Windows, the Desktop shows the time remaining in the evaluation period. If the server is running a retail version instead of an evaluation version, see the “Upgrading previous licensed versions” section of this docum