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The output will show each image with an index number and its description. Note the of the edition you need to convert.

You should now see “License Status: Licensed” and no mention of evaluation.

If you purchased a retail copy of Windows Server 2016 from a reputable vendor, the installation media provided is the non-evaluation version. Windows Server 2016 Standard Iso Not Evaluation

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If you or your organization purchased volume licenses, you can download the full media from the Volume License Service Center .

After 180 days, the Eval version enters a “non-licensed state.” You will get desktop notifications, event ID 4098, and eventually, the server will automatically shut down every hour. This is Microsoft’s licensing enforcement. You cannot “rearm” forever—after the third rearm (720 days total), the server becomes unusable unless you convert it. If you purchased a retail copy of Windows

Apply the conversion using your non-evaluation generic or your specific MAK/KMS client key.

Yes. The non-evaluation version requires the same security and quality updates. Ensure you install the latest Servicing Stack Updates (SSU) and Cumulative Updates (LCU) from Windows Update.

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After downloading, you can verify the ISO type without installing it: