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Windows Server 2016 Core (current edition can't be upgraded to any target editions)

Currently running ServerStandardEvalCor and want to upgrade it to ServerStandardCor. However, got an error when run dism /online /get-targetEditions

The current edition can't be upgraded to any target editions.

Any ideas why I can not upgrade the evaluation version to any other?

Posted Mar 24, 2021, 6:38 PM UTC

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St0nywallSr. Sysadmin•

I'm pretty sure you can't convert a 2016 Eval Core to Retail. Remember reading somewhere it was broken.

But I have been known to be wrong before.

If it doesn't show any target editions, it may still be able to convert it.

dism /online /set-edition:ServerStandardCor /productkey:WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY /accepteula

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-SPOFOP•

yes, you are right:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/supported-upgrade-paths

For releases of Windows Server 2016 prior to 14393.0.161119-1705.RS1_REFRESH, you can only perform conversion from evaluation to retail with Windows Server 2016 that has been installed by using the Desktop Experience option (not the Server Core option). Starting with version 14393.0.161119-1705.RS1_REFRESH and later releases, you can convert evaluation editions to retail regardless of the installation option used.

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If it doesn't show any target editions, it may still be able to convert it.

Shows an error 50.

It looks like I should reinstall from the scratch...

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St0nywallSr. Sysadmin•

That would probably be best at this point.

My 2 cents? Don't install core this time around, stick with the Desktop Experience. You don't get a break on licensing, and it's easier to fix.

If however you fit into the niche use-case of rapid server deployment, then stay with Core.

:)

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Stormblade73Jack of All Trades•

Its been a while since I have done it, but doesnt just entering the registration key automatically convert the Eval to a full version?

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-SPOFOP•

does not work(

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