How to Activate Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Evaluation?

Activating 2012 R2 Standard Evaluation to Simply Standard

From an elevated command prompt, run slmgr. vbs /dlv; evaluation versions will include “EVAL” in the output.
From the Start screen, open Control Panel. Open System and Security, and then System. View Windows activation status in the Windows activation area of the System page.

How do I Enable Windows Server Standard Evaluation?

Login to Windows Server 2019.
Open Settings and then select System.
Select About and check Edition.
If it shows Windows Server 2019 Standard or others nonevaluation edition, you can activate it without reboot.

What Happens if I Dont Activate Windows Server 2012 R2?

When the grace period has expired and Windows is still not activated, Windows Server will show additional notifications about activating. The desktop wallpaper remains black, and Windows Update will install security and critical updates only, but not optional updates.

How is Server 2012 R2 Licensed?

Windows Server 2012 R2 will continue to have the same licensing model as Windows Server 2012, with two editions available in volume licensing : Standard edition and Datacenter edition. Editions are differentiated by virtualization rights only two OSEs for Standard, and unlimited OSEs for Datacenter.

How do I Activate Server 2012?

Scroll over so you can see the Product ID section.
Click on Not Activated.
Enter your Product Key and click Activate.
Windows should activate, if not correct the issue displayed and try the activation again.