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Anonymous
2025-02-17T02:45:25+00:00

hi community,
i have windows server 2016, on my screen expired but it should be for a lifetime if what is written on the physical PC. to fix it how? because it causes the PC to shut down every few minutes

Windows Server Devices and deployment Licensing and activation

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-17T07:39:30+00:00

    Hello,

    Are you using a legitimate license to activate the system?

    If you use a legitimate license to activate the system, it is by definition valid for lifetime. Unless you are using an OEM license, and you have replaced the hardware. Because the OEM license is tied to the hardware.

    Go to Setting>System>Activation>Activation State, check Activate State.

    Or you can try to activate system by phone:

    1. Select Start > Settings > System > Activation.
    2. Under Activate Windows Nowsection, select Activate by Phone.

    Have a nice day.

    Best Regards,

    Hania

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-17T23:03:28+00:00

    Hello,

    Are you by chance running an evaluation version? Evaluation copies will shutdown hourly when the timer expires for the evaluation period. Other version of Windows Server ( Volume, OEM or Full Packaged product) do not shut down when the activation expires only shell items are affected like background and notices on the desktop for examples.

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