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Can I perform in-place upgrade of Server 2008R2 from Action Pack to Retail License ?
I performed an emergency installation of Server 2008R2 with Action Pack license at a client's office. To fix the licensing, can I do an in-place upgrade with retail media ?
The Server has SP1 installed. If an in-place upgrade to Retail is possible, does the Retail Media have to be at SP1 to permit an in-place upgrade ?
The Server has SP1 installed. If an in-place upgrade to Retail is possible, does the Retail Media have to be at SP1 to permit an in-place upgrade ?
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How sure are you about that ? According to technet article that I read recently, it is a violation of licensing terms when going from one license type to another.
If you have difficulty finding the GUI for activation (activate server), you can change the key using an elevated command prompt as follows:
1. Open a command prompt and change working directory to System32 directory
2. Type in slmgr.vbs -ckms (this clears any KMS entry)
3. Type slmgr.vbs -upk (this removes existing product key)
4. Type slmgr.vbs -ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xx
5. Type slmgr.vbs -ato (this activates the server)
Reinstall/upgrade should NOT be necessary!
1. Open a command prompt and change working directory to System32 directory
2. Type in slmgr.vbs -ckms (this clears any KMS entry)
3. Type slmgr.vbs -upk (this removes existing product key)
4. Type slmgr.vbs -ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xx
5. Type slmgr.vbs -ato (this activates the server)
Reinstall/upgrade should NOT be necessary!
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2) That said, you do NOT have to reinstall or upgrade... Just change the key and reactivate!