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# Activation by CMD

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### Run CMD as Administrator

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### Enter these commands:

```
slmgr /ipk YOUR-PRODUCT-KEY-HERE
slmgr /ato
```

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If you are in EVAL (evaluation edition), please convert to the regular version first:

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### Run CMD as Administrator

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### Convert your version

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#### Server 2022 Standard:

```
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:VDYBN-27WPP-V4HQT-9VMD4-VMK7H /AcceptEula
```

#### Server 2022 Datacenter:

```
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:WX4NM-KYWYW-QJJR4-XV3QB-6VM33 /AcceptEula
```

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#### Server 2025 Standard:

```
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:TVRH6-WHNXV-R9WG3-9XRFY-MY832 /AcceptEula
```

#### Server 2025 Datacenter:

```
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:D764K-2NDRG-47T6Q-P8T8W-YP6DF /AcceptEula
```

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### Wait for restart

After server restarts, you shouldn't see the Evaluation watermark anymore. If you still do, please manually restart the server again.
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### Activate Windows

```
slmgr /ipk YOUR-PRODUCT-KEY-HERE
slmgr /ato
```

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