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SQL 2016 license expired ??

Hi we have an SQL Server with a VLK.

We have some problem with the server and to start up the services.

I says in the log:
2017-04-25 10:01:05.92 Server SQL Server evaluation period has expired.
2017-04-25 10:01:05.92 Server SQL Server shutdown has been initiated

But that doesn't makes sense do to the fact that it is a volume license key we used.

is there anyway i can fix this?
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I would believe that the log information is correct and somehow you missed to upgrade the Evaluation Edition to a Standard or Enterprise Edition.
Do you remember the steps you took to upgrade the Evaluation Edition?
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No i dont...

Is there any way i can get this up and running again?

It is critical
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Ok thanks, but i dont know the vlk. It was packed in the installations file for sql 2016 :-(
AC, did you manage to perform the upgrade?
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