Following command will rearm your trial windows server 2012 r2.
Windows server 2012 r2 standard product key activation cmd.
To change the product key on windows server 2012 and activate it via command line run the following commands below.
To use the keys listed here which are gvlks you must first have a kms host running in your deployment.
Automatic virtual machine activation avma acts as a proof of purchase mechanism helping to ensure that windows products are used in accordance with the product use rights and microsoft software license terms.
As you can see the current edition is datacenter evaluation.
Windows server 2019 windows server semi annual channel windows server 2016 windows server 2012 r2.
If you haven t already configured a kms host see deploy kms activation for steps to set one up.
In such cases the operating system has been installed with a 120 day trial key.
When you install a windows server operating system the product key also known as a kms key management service key may not be installed correctly.
You can rearm windows server 2012 r2 evaluation up to 5 times.
Extend windows server 2012 r2 evaluation.
The very first step is to view the current edition.
Activate windows server 2012 evaluation to full version.
Run command prompt with administrator privileges and run following command.
To add the new key run the command below.
From the apps launch start typing cmd then right click or arrow key til highlighted and alt spacebar to get the options to run as administrator.
To remove all installed keys run the following command.
Hover mouse in the bottom left hand corner to get the start icon or use ctrl esc or windows key command key.
Windows server 2012 r2 evaluation is valid for 180 days.
If you are converting a computer from a kms host mak or retail edition of windows to a kms client install the applicable setup key gvlk from the following tables.