Cannot activate Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Dear all,
we have call Microsoft register hotline, and then do the procedure slui 3 , slui 4 , still cannot activate
my colleague use the iso setup disc , the server 1 CPU 4 Core.
SW_DVD9_Windows_Svr_Std_and_DataCtr_2012_R2_64Bit_English_-2_Core_MLF_X19-31419.ISO
What can I do? Thank You!
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/getfile/603585
Trial comes with key preinstalled. You should be able to activate trial in 10 days.
What is the output from
slmgr /dlv
What is the response to
slmgr -ato
HAVE YOU USED ELEVATED COMMAND PROMPT? I MEAN Run as Administrator. Being logged as administrator does not help to to activate your trial.
Rgds
Milos
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