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bestofcomputer
Copper Contributor
Oct 28, 2023

is it possible to update windows server 2022 RTM to build 25977 ?

is it possible to update windows server 2022 RTM to build 25977 ?

without losing activation and original serial and without the need to enter a new serial ?

or is it impossible to install a preview on a regular RTM server as a regular upgrade ?

and how to do that then ?

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2 Replies

  • BFeely's avatar
    BFeely
    Copper Contributor
    Nov 03, 2023
    Windows Server vNext setup, because it is still branded as Windows Server 2022, continues to accept Server 2022 keys for the time being.
  • JonathanKay's avatar
    JonathanKay
    Iron Contributor
    Oct 29, 2023
    I don't see how, it's a different product and the keys are different. 25977 is Server vNext, where vNext will likely turn into 2024 or 2025 closer to release.

    Can you explain a little more on what you're trying to do? Regardless, you can always install the Hyper-V features and use 25977 in a virtual machine to avoid having to upgrade.

    Also in case you missed it, in the known issues for 25977 and other recent builds, there are a few known issues when upgrading from 2019 or 2022, although those might not matter in your scenario.