Frequent Question: What Happens When Windows Server Trial Expires?

Hi, When installed Windows 2019 gives you 180 days to use. After that time in the right bottom corner, you will be greeted with message Windows License is expired and your Windows Server machine will start shutting down. You can start it up again, but after a while, another shutdown will occur.

Does a Windows Server license expire?

Product licenses do not expire: they’re valid for as long as you own the product. Software Assurance (SA) benefits expire after two years, though they can be renewed for a fee up to 90 days before the date they expire. There is no grace period after the end of the license period to renew your benefits.

How do I activate Windows Server 2012 after trial period 180 days?

Follow the above-mentioned steps with the following changes. The command will be slmgr.
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“ slmgr. vbs /rearm “.

1. Restart the server.
2. The Windows Evaluation Period should now be extended to additional 180 days.
3. After Server restart , wait a moment and you will find the license has been extended successfully.