Unsolved
This post is more than 5 years old
1 Message
0
74084
Lost Windows Server 2008 R2 disk
Where can I find the DVD/ISO image of the OS that came with the server. We cannot seem to find the original media that (probably) came with the PowerEdge server.
Server: PowerEdge R415
OS: Windows Server 2008 R2
I have the image of the license keys. Need only the media. Apparently the key works only with the OEM version of the software i.e. from DELL only.
Thanks.
theflash1932
7 Technologist
7 Technologist
•
16.3K Posts
0
January 31st, 2016 07:00
Untrue. You CAN use the evaluation media, then activate with your key. OEM-locked media ended with XP/2003
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd459137.aspx
Some people report needing to "convert" the install to accept an OEM key, but I have never had to do that. I'm guessing Dell no longer carries media that old.
henry136
1 Message
0
April 26th, 2020 21:00
I have same problem, also lost 2008r2 OEM disk,
I tried to install evaluation version from MS
but use dell oem key to activate failed.
(error code 0x80072F8F)
Anybody help!
theflash1932
7 Technologist
7 Technologist
•
16.3K Posts
0
April 27th, 2020 10:00
DISM /Online /Get-CurrentEdition
Confirm the Edition You Can Convert To:
DISM /Online /Get-TargetEditions
Convert and Enter Key (may take up to 10-15 minutes):
DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEULA
Reboot TWICE to activate!