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FIX: Windows Server Change product key does not work
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Usually,activating yourWindowsServeror changing theproduct keyshouldn’t be a major problem. However, there are evidently users that have a hard time withWindowsServeras the Changeproduct keyoption doesn’t work for them. In case you are in that group, check the solutions we have to offer below.
Windows Server won’t accept the product key
1. Try adding the product key during the installation
Primarily, you can try and enter theproduct keyduring theinstallationinstead of activatingWindowsServerlater on. This seems to work for a lot of affected users, as theyreinstalltheserverand insert theproduct keyprior to theinstallation.
Just back up your data and go for thereinstall. Once you are prompted, insert theproduct keyand then go through with theinstallation. That should resolve the problem with theproduct key. It applies if you want to change it or activateWindowsServerfor the first time.
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2. Run the CMD script
Alternatively, you can run the CMD script that includes yourproduct key. With it, you’ll be able to force the activation and avoid further issues. You can, of course, use this approach to changeproduct keyonWindowsServeras well. It seemingly works on bothWindowsServerand standardWindowsversions.
Follow the instructions below to change theproduct keyonWindowsServervia the Command Prompt:
With those steps, you should be able to change theproduct keywithout any issues whatsoever.
If you have succeded, tell us in the comments section below.
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Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
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