This article will show you how to activate a Windows Evaluation version and convert it into a fully licensed edition.

1. Check the Current Windows Edition

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Type the following command and press Enter:

   slmgr /dlv 

• Look for the License Status. If it says Evaluation, you need to convert it before activation.

2. Convert the Evaluation Version to a Full Version

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Type the following command, replacing XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with your valid product key:

   DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula  

• Wait for the process to complete, and then restart your system when prompted.

3. Activate Windows

• After restarting, open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Run the following command to activate Windows:

   slmgr /ato  

• If activation is successful, you will see a confirmation message.

4. Verify Activation Status

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Type the following command:

   slmgr /xpr  

• If Windows is activated permanently, you will see a message confirming that your license is valid.

Congratulations! You have successfully activated Windows on the Evaluation version and converted it into a fully licensed edition.