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Extend Windows Server trial: slmgr -rearm after 180 days

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Elias Bieber
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Windows Server shuts down after 180 days? Reset the evaluation license with slmgr -rearm in PowerShell – works up to three times, then you need a full license.

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Problem

When your Windows Server expires after 180 days (trial), it shuts down automatically. You can reset the license with a single command.

Solution: Reset license

Open Windows PowerShell as Administrator on your server.

Run the following command:

slmgr -rearm

Restart the server. The license will be valid again and the server will no longer stop automatically.

  • Note: This can be done up to 3 times. After that you need a new Windows Server license.

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