Hi, I have Windows server 2008 R2, it is already activated, and shown as genuine in control panel- system , But the current server background shown as Evaluation copy, Any ideas , as it should gone automatically ,and I don’t have to change the current background, Tamer Tawfik Almoayyed Computers

Hi, Windows Server 2008 R2 evaluation version is for evaluation and testing purposes. Evaluating any version of Windows Server 2008 R2 software does not require entering a product key, however will require activation within 10 days. It seems that you installed the evaluation version and have already active it. To verify if you’re running the evaluation version, please click Start, click Run, and then type winver. If you are running the evaluation version, the About Windows dialog box displays "Evaluation version." Reference: Windows Server 2008 R2 evaluation version http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2021579/en-us Best Regards DalePlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi, I discover when I run winver CMD, that is the Windows server 2008 R2 is evaluation copy, I already used the Same RTM version that I used every time, and the corporate CD key, I have SP1 installed on Windows server 2008 R2, and I already has SP1 installed with other servers with no problems, I tried to reenter the product key again and restart the server, but nothing happen, and at the same time it showing genuine Microsoft Windows, Tamer Tawfik Almoayyed Computers

Hi, I discover when I run winver CMD, that is the Windows server 2008 R2 is evaluation copy, I already used the Same RTM version that I used every time, and the corporate CD key, I have SP1 installed on Windows server 2008 R2, and I already has SP1 installed with other servers with no problems, I tried to reenter the product key again and restart the server, but nothing happen, and at the same time it showing genuine Microsoft Windows, Please i need your fast help, Tamer Tawfik Almoayyed Computers

If it is a evluation copy, you need to reinstall it using the RTM version of Windows Server 2008 R2.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

Hi Customer, It is unsupported to upgrade to RTM version from evaluation version. You must run a new install OS Win2008 RTM. The computer will auto restart by hour on the last day of evaluation period. Windows Server 2008 R2 evaluation version http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2021579 Regards, Rick Tan