Windows server 2022 Datacenter to 2022 Standard conversion

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  1. BlackTarget

    BlackTarget MDL Novice

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    #1 BlackTarget, Feb 28, 2025
    Hi all,

    I’m trying to convert my test datacenter environment to the Standard edition, but all attempts have failed. Can anyone assist me with this?

    I need this for my production server, which is currently running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter, and as per company requirements, I need to convert it to the 2022 Standard edition. I have followed several online documents but haven’t found a proper solution so far.
     
  2. MS_User

    MS_User MDL Guru

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    #2 MS_User, Feb 28, 2025
    post your question in the server section.

    https://forums.mydigitallife.net/forums/windows-server.15/
     
  3. amajmon

    amajmon MDL Senior Member

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    #3 amajmon, Mar 1, 2025
    As far as I remember, you should open CMD as ADMIN and type this command slmgr -ipk xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx with your serial key. At least that's how I did it. If it doesn't work, the problem is with Windows. Something is broken in it.
     
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  4. RobrPatty

    RobrPatty MDL Expert

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    #4 RobrPatty, Mar 1, 2025
    Use the registry tweak & upgrade with Standard 2022 mounted ISO