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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...
Thanks for replying, but this is not fixing anything Dave Patrick
I would like if you have the steps how to fix it
It may be currently blocked (based on article), but again this is a wild guess. I'd suggest starting a support case here with product support.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hub/4343728/support-for-business
this is pay support? Dave Patrick
Inplace upgrade does only work within editions - Don`t know about upgrading EVAL versions.
How Long does EVAL versions work before time bombed?
Best Regards
- The issue was, in fact, the fact we were attempting the upgrade of the evaluation version. Upon applying a valid license for the current version, Windows installer replaces some core components (restart required), after which the in-place upgrade to Windows Server 2019 worked and allowed retaining of files (and the AD domain data). Hope this helps someone!
