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Windows server 2019 evaluation edition.
I downloaded the windows server 2019 evaluation version but did not get an activation key. Cannot install because it ask for activation key. This is a new install. Please help. Thanks Dori...
Mary Hoffman
Microsoft
MicrosoftTrue Windows Server 2019 Evaluation media is only available on the Evaluation Center and it does not prompt for a key. You cannot download an Evaluation copy from the Volume Licensing Center (VLSC). Only the Volume license versions are available there which is a different ISO. The Volume version media will prompt you for a key.
If you download an evaluation version from the Evaluation Center, you can convert it to a production version by purchasing a retail key. From there, you can convert it to a volume license. However, you cannot convert an evaluation version to a volume version directly.
When downloading from the Evaluation Center, you can see the filename as shown in the screenshot below. Hope this helps.
Hello,
I am also trying to install the evaluation windows server 2019, but hit error. please refer image. can someone help me. Thanks.
- Mary Hoffman
It's my understanding that this can occur if you are running with limited memory. It happens most often when creating virtual machines with only 1/2 gig memory.
