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Windows Server: Extend expired Evaluation Period

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After the expiration of evaluation period of Window Server. you will face suddenly shutdown every one hour!

Therefore, in this case, found you only have two options:

  • Activate windows by purchasing a new Key.
  • Extend evaluation period. (Simplest & Quickly method).

Therefore, to extend the evaluation period follow the bit mentioned steps below.

Applies to

  • Windows Server 2012

Steps

Command prompt

Open Command Prompt as Administrator

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Rearm

Type the following command “slmgr.vbs /rearm” which reset the licensing status of machine and press Enter

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Restart your server and you find the evaluation period expires in 180 days.

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Note: This method will extend your Windows only once for 180 days. After that, you should purchase a new key.

For Windows Server 2008

Follow the previous steps with the following changes:

  • The command will be slmgr.vbs -rearm instead of slmgr.vbs /rearm
  • The command will extend to 60 days and you can use it three times.