How to reset the evaluation period for Windows Server 2008

How to manually extend the evaluation period

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

1. 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.

This resets the evaluation period to 60 days.

You can see the current status of the trial period by entering

slmgr /dlv

Other Links on the topic
http://www.daniel-mitchell.com/blog/reset-windows-7-rearm-count/
http://www.arabek.net/how-to-rearm-windows-7-instance/


Other References talk about skipping the rearm

For Windows Vista:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\SL
For Windows 7:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform

Change value of SkipRearm to 1.



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