How to manually extend the evaluation period for Windows Server 2008

When the initial 60 or 180 days evaluation period nears its end, you can run the Slmgr.vbs script to reset the evaluation period. To do this, follow these steps:

   1. Login As a Administrator. Click Start, and then click Command Prompt.
   2. Type slmgr.vbs -dli, and then press ENTER to check the current status of your evaluation period.
   3. To reset the evaluation period, type slmgr.vbs –rearm, and then press ENTER.
   4. Restart the computer.
   5. Open Computer Properties.  Right Click on Computer ==> Click Properties ==>At Windows Activation 
       Screen ==>  Click on Activate ==> Click on Activate online ==> Click Next to finish actiavation.

This resets the evaluation period to 60 or 180 as per your last evaluation period.

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