I’m looking for the ISO only for Windows Server 2025, don’t need the key. Is there anyone that can generate a link for me from MSDN/VS? If so, please let me know on DMs!
Edit: I guess to clarify - I’m asking to someone with a subscription because I would like to ensure that it comes from a safe source.
Living up to the name eh?
Jokes aside - I am asking because:
a) I would like an official link from MS to be safe, therefore I’m asking
b) I know that you can look up the hashes and compare, but I am still asking
c) You can always ignore the post, yeah?
Edit:
d) MSDN/VS has / should have a different key algorithm than retail unless things changed - I want to check that out
Why are you not just grabbing the ISO from the evaluation center? you don’t need an account or anything. they collect a bit of data from you. but its 180 days without licensing. and i think there is a way to extend it an additional 180 days after that.
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That’s what I am doing as we speak - I am going to check if I can convert it into a legitimate install rather than keeping it as an evaluation copy; but also that means that I should be able to use it to upgrade servers, which I’m not sure I may be able to do with this copy (which again, I’m testing right now).
Edit: Unfortunately it did not work, can’t do an in-place upgrade with the Evaluation version.
Click on the first result
There is nothing to convert. This is 100% identical to the real deal.
You just get 180 days without a serial nagging. As soon as you enter a serial you bought, it is just a normal version.
I’ll agree on featureset; but with this statement I’m going to look on my own: Windows licensing works differently based on the image you download. MSDN/VS licenses are different than Commercial/Retail, and you can’t arm a Retail license to an MSDN/VS image.
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You can with PowerShell and internet
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Just in case Google is down again
Pretty good site in general, you can read up on stuff there. It really is a good resource for beginners.
a) You can’t use an Eval version to do an in-place upgrade, and I ain’t looking to rebuilding servers - but why would I tell you that
b) I am aware of that powershell script, but your appetite for risk is higher than mine, I ain’t running that
c) Never download ISOs that you can’t verify their authenticity - don’t give me the SHA route - read this first post: Windows 7 isos in 2024
d) Someone already shared the link with me and I’m already on my merry way, thanks for the entertainment
Yes you can. Read the link. Last paragraph.
Dude, that is not some script you download from Github. That is an integrated command. It is from Microsoft.
agree, who said otherwise?
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Let me restate: You can’t use the Eval ISO to do an in-place upgrade. I’m not talking about arming the license. But let’s agree to disagree.
Quote from the link I posted from Microsoft:
You can convert evaluation versions and editions of Windows Server to retail versions and editions
What you are talking about is converting a server that has already being installed from Evaluation to Retail. And I agree with you - this can be done!
But let’s do this again: If you want to upgrade a server, and do not erase it completely (as in, the server has software installed), the Evaluation ISO cannot be used to perform an upgrade because it blocks the option. Source: I just tested it.
Or would you let me google that for you?
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Ahh now I get it. You are right, this does not work.
Upgrades from a previous Windows Server installation to an evaluation copy of Windows Server aren’t supported.
For what you want, you should have access to VLSC or MSDN.
I just needed the ISO, that was all… lol
I’m in your exact position right now, did you manage to find an ISO for inplace upgrades?
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Looking for the same thing i need the retail ISO. You think you can help me out
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