New Server + new Hyper-v VM - Windows cannot find the Microsoft Software License Terms

[Suporte_Arcen]

Hi every one,

We just bought a new Lenovo server and Windows 2022 Standard edition.

We manage to install the OS and Hyper-v on the phisical server but, when we try to add a VM we get the error above even if we use the original DVD.

What are we doing wrong?

TIA

[#2]

Might also try using the evaluation ISO here.  

Windows Server 2022 | Microsoft Evaluation Center

[#3]

Thank you Dave,

Last time I used an evaluation copy I had to start the VM from scratch because I was not able to upgrade/convert to "normal" licensing.
This is going to be a domain controller so I really need a working license.

[#4]

As a work around , mght also try using a kms key as intermediary step.
Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:VDYBN-27WPP-V4HQT-9VMD4-VMK7H /AcceptEula
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys#windows-server-ltscltsb-v...

then if successful use your own product key below after reboot. (do not promote domain controller until after activation)
slmgr /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
slmgr /ato  

[#5]

@Suporte_Arcen just checking if there's any progress or updates? please don't forget to mark helpful replies. 

[#6]

Will try that in a few.
Right now I deleted all the files I had and I manage to add a new VM.
For some strange reason looks like my license doesn't allow me to have 2 VM's.
My license is Standard OEM, do you know if this is the reason for not being able to add 2 VMs?

[#7 · Accepted solution]

For some strange reason looks like my license doesn't allow me to have 2 VM's.
My license is Standard OEM, do you know if this is the reason for not being able to add 2 VMs?

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Shouldn't be but check with the OEM about specifics. OEMs are bound under contract with microsoft to provide support for the products they sell.