DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition Verify it says "ServerStandardEval" or similar.
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY /AcceptEula Once the command succeeds, reboot: windows server 2016 evaluation to standard
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula Replace XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with a valid Standard edition product key (Retail or MAK). A generic KMS client key will not work for this retail conversion. If you do not have a retail key, you must use the Volume/LTSC method (Step 3b). If you do not have a retail key,
This process requires a reboot. It only works if you are still within the initial 180-day evaluation grace period. It converts your installation to a retail (or volume license) Standard edition using a DISKPART method. Text: Converting Windows Server 2016 Evaluation to Standard Step 1: Check Current Edition & Status Open Command Prompt (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) and run: It converts your installation to a retail (or
shutdown /r /t 0 After rebooting, open Command Prompt (Admin) and set your KMS server or enter a new key:
Execute the conversion command: