Windows Server 2016 Evaluation To Standard May 2026

DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions You should see "ServerStandard" listed.

This process requires a reboot. It only works if you are still within the initial 180-day evaluation grace period. It converts your installation to a retail (or volume license) Standard edition using a DISKPART method. Text: Converting Windows Server 2016 Evaluation to Standard Step 1: Check Current Edition & Status Open Command Prompt (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) and run: windows server 2016 evaluation to standard

Execute the conversion command:

slmgr /ipk YOUR-NEW-PRODUCT-KEY slmgr /ato Run: windows server 2016 evaluation to standard

slmgr /dlv Confirm the "Product Type" shows "Retail" or "Volume" (not "Eval") and that licensing is active. windows server 2016 evaluation to standard

For KMS: