SQL Server 2014 Management Studio expired

Hey guys,
Have an interesting issue with an SQL 2014 Standard installation.
Server has been working fine for over six months, and was installed using an SQL Standard key, but now the Management Studio complains that it has expired. This is also causing issues with SSIS integration software that fails to update.
Have tried re-installing the shared tools, but same error. Have also tried the registry key change for CommonFiles that numerous people have successfully used for 2008 and 2012, but it doesnt seem to work on 2014, or at least our server. Have tried running
the edition update anyway, without luck.
Mgmt Studio works fine from another machine across the network, and SQL server seems to be running fine without errors and says is licensed for Standard as it should.
There are no event log errors or warnings relating to expiration or anything with SQL.
Server is 2012 R2.
Any ideas?
SM

Hello,
Please back up the registry first, then open the Registry and set
CommonFiles registry value to 3 in HKLM\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\120\ConfigurationState and run Edition upgrade again.
The support article shared by Shanky was initially intended for SQL Server 2008, so you need to change 100 by 120 on the registry key.
Hope this helps.
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Alberto Morillo
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