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Windows Server 2019 to 2016 downgrade
Hello, I upgraded my Windows Server 2012 R2 server to the 2019 standard version. But the CPU usage rate has increased too much. The server is moving very slowly. So I want to downgrade to try the sta...
Dave Patrick The link you submitted does not say how I will pass 2016. I downloaded the 2016 iso. I have a license, but I don't understand how to downgrade?
You cannot downgrade directly. You have to a fresh install with the Server 2016 media.
You should be able to get a seperate 2016 product key from your volume license center. If you can't get a valid 2016 product key, you may not have bought your server license with downgrage rights. Consult your reseller regarding downgrade right. Either way, you have to start fresh, as there is no live-server-downgrade option.
- Hello , I have bought win server 2019 standards OEM license and need to downgrade to windows server 2019
What’s the process Thank you for this devastating answer 🙂 I guess the most basic way to do this is to restore the image.
