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How can I upgrade my Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard to Datacenter?

Note: This method only allows upgrading from Windows Server Standard to Windows Server Datacenter. Downgrading from Datacenter to Standard is not supported.
Note: Your documents, installed programs, and files will remain intact during the upgrade process. However, it's advisable to back up your data to prevent any loss in case of unexpected issues.

To proceed, follow these steps:

  1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog. Type CMD and press Enter.
  2. In the Command Prompt window, enter the command: dism /online /set-edition:serverdatacenter /productkey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /accepteula. Replace the Xs with your product key and press Enter.
  3. Once the activation process completes, restart your server to apply the changes and upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter.

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