Open an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell session and run:
After the command completes successfully, restart the server: convert server 2022 eval to standard
This is the most common error. It happens when users try to skip Step 1 and just run slmgr /ipk on the Eval version. Open an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell session
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula Converting a Windows Server 2022 Evaluation edition to
Here is a solid review of the process to convert Windows Server 2022 Evaluation to Standard, focusing on the , common pitfalls, and the "gotchas" that most tutorials miss.
Converting a Windows Server 2022 Evaluation edition to the full Standard version is a common task for admins who have finished their proof-of-concept and are ready to go live. You don't need to reinstall the OS; you just need a few DISM commands. Prerequisites Before Starting