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Copper Contributor

Oct 13, 2018

Upgrade Server 2016 Standard > Server 2019 Standard - can't keep files

Hi, I tried upgrading from Server 2016 Standard to Server 2019 Standard (Desktop) but the installer keeps telling me that I can't keep my files and settings because of a different Edition. Tr...

Copper Contributor

Nov 15, 2019

mactechTried to upgrade the EVAL to Standard on a test VM using the following command:

dism /online /set-edition:ServerStandard /productkey:WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY /accepteula

It ran overnight and apparently the version was updated but Windows can't be registred because is a public key and don't know what running an unregistered version prevents me to do.

Tried to run the 2019 EVAL install and got to the same screen, can not keep my files so I cancelled.

I'm out of ideas.

Dave Patrick

MVP

Nov 15, 2019

That's correct, the TechNet server evaluation media cannot be used to perform an in-place upgrade. You'll need to use licensed media for this purpose.

Dave Patrick
MVP
Nov 15, 2019
The reseller should also provide the installation media. If in the case of volume media you may be able to logon to volume center and download.

https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter/default.aspx
iCone666
Copper Contributor
Nov 15, 2019
Dave Patrick Only have they product keys, do you know where I can get the licensed media?