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I have uninstalled the product key from windows server 2016 essentials using cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -upk from a evaluation copy.

I was just wondering if I can use the server without a license without limitations.

Thanks in advanced.

Cheers,

Jack

Jack Miller
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Even if it would be technically possible you would be breaking the terms of Microsoft’s license agreements, which probably is not a smart thing to do.

If you want to use a server operating system for free, use a free server operating system.

Examples:

Mikael H
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  • Ok. But legalities aside. It would be possible? – Jack Miller Feb 10 '19 at 10:55
  • I frankly have no idea: I only use Windows professionally since many years, and avoid doing stuff that could put my company in a bad position. That said, it would be very strange if Microsoft didn’t have smarter ways than this to protect their income. – Mikael H Feb 10 '19 at 11:11