Windows 2008 standard to Windows 2008 R2 standard Activation


my system: 2008 x64 std license 1-4 cpu oem software. hardware server 2008 x64 , virtual vmware 2008 x64. use development environment.

i want upgrade 2008 r2.

- after ran upgrade win 2008 x64 under vmware win 2008 x64 r2

* required reactivate, input original product key , got rejection not compatible , put system 180 days evaluation.

- why required activation?

- related issue or licensing problem?

- different between

hello,

windows server 2008 r2 requires license key. different, can't use windows server 2008 oem activate r2 os.

activation required if install new os.


best regards meinolf weber disclaimer: posting provided "as is" no warranties or guarantees , , confers no rights.


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