How can I tell if I have Windows 2012 R2 or just '2012'? I can't seem to see any signs of 'R2' anywhere yet I ordered a (remote) server with this installed and I want to verify I have the correct edition installed before I go any further with the server build.
Solutions to change the Windows 10, 8.1, 7 product-key to activate Windows with new product key!CONTENT: 1.) Change the Windows product-key via cmd.exe and slmgr.vbs command! |
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Change the Product-Key via cmd slui 3 (Win-8 and 8.1) |
1.) Change the Product-Key for (10, 8.1, 7) to activate Windows, via Windows-X system!
Please press the key combination Windows+X and select the option 'System'.
Then click the text 'View Details in the Widows Activation'. In the next Window click the Button 'Activate with a new Key'.
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Change the Product-Key for Win-8 and 8.1 to activate Windows, via Windows-X system! |
4.) Extend the Windows 10/8.1 from 30 to 120 Days or 120 to 360!
Please start cmd.exe in admin mode: ... start the Windows 8 cmd.exe (command prompt) in administrator mode!and use command prompt slmgr -rearm
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.2.8400]
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C:>slmgr -rearm
(c) 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:>slmgr -rearm
Here is the overview of Windows-8 slmgr commands!
Windows Software Licensing Management Tool Usage: slmgr.vbs [MachineName [User Password]] [] MachineName: Name of remote machine (default is local machine) User: Account with required privilege on remote machine Password: password for the previous account Global Options:
Advanced Options:
Volume Licensing: Key Management Service (KMS) Client Options:
Volume Licensing: Token-based Activation Options:
Volume Licensing: Key Management Service (KMS) Options:
Volume Licensing: Active Directory (AD) Activation Options:
Activate AD (Active Directory) forest with user-provided product key:
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FAQ 41: Updated on: 17 December 2019 10:05
Windows Server 2012 R2 Build 9600 provides a reliable server foundation which is cost effective and provide more control over the system. This free download is the standalone ISO image of Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64 architecture.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Build 9600 Overview
If you are handling a business, Windows Server 2012 R2 is there to provide reliable services to deploy websites and handle a huge amount of data with maximum control for system administrators. It is focussed to provide ultimate performance when using cloud computing. This is the server edition of Windows 8 so it is also known as Server 8. It has the Metro-based approach similar to Windows 8. There are three major releases of Windows Server 2012 i.e. DataCenter for high virtualization, Standard Edition for minimum virtualization and Essentials for small business with not more than 25 employees. It has enhanced many features ofmServer 2008 which include IP management, enhanced task manager, ReFS File System.
Moreover, it has also updated Hyper-V along with virtualization technology. It provides two installation modes including GUI and Core. In case you are good at operating command-line interface, you must then choose the Core. ReFS file system is provided as the latest version of NTFS. It is the most amazing Server until now.
Features of Windows Server 2012 R2 Build 9600
Some of the features of Windows Server 2012 are:
- Reliable and secure Windows Server Foundation
- Stable and improved in terms of performance
- Designed for cloud computing
- Two modes
- GUI
- Core
- Three Releases
- Data Center
- Standard
- Essentials
- ReFS File System
- IP address manager
- Improved task Manager
- Many other advanced features
System Requirements for Windows Server 2012 R2 Build 9600
Before you download Windows Server 2012, make sure that your system meets the given requirements
- Processor: 2 GHz of Processor or higher
- Installed Memory: 2 GB of RAM or higher
- Free Hard Disk Space: 40 GB of higher
Windows Server 2012 R2 Build 9600 Free Download
Click the below link to download the standalone ISO image of Windows Server 2012 R2 Build 9600. It is the Windows 8 siblings with many advancements and new features.