This guide installs and activates Windows Server 2022 Standard bought from license4u.co.
- Get the installation media. Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO from the Microsoft Evaluation Center or use existing media, and boot the server from it.
- Install choosing Windows Server 2022 Standard (Desktop Experience) unless you want Server Core, then complete setup.
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Convert from evaluation to full edition (skip if you installed from full media). In an administrator Command Prompt run:
DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:YOUR-KEY /AcceptEula
and restart. -
Activate with
slmgr /ipk YOUR-KEYthenslmgr /ato. Confirm withslmgr /dlv.
If activation fails
Run DISM /Online /Get-CurrentEdition; if it still says ServerStandardEval, repeat the conversion step. Check the server has internet access, or use slui 4 for phone activation. Otherwise email support@license4u.co with your order number and the error code.
Buy the licence here: Windows Server 2022 Standard.
