Solved Converting Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation 22H2 to Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2 VL

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Is it possible to convert Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation 22H2 to Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2 VL?

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No.

Hi there
certainly not by any methods even allowed to be thought about on this Forum. But you CAN extend (legally) the evaluation period via slmgr /rearm. I think a maximum number of 6 times are allowed.

I have W2022 Server evaluation and have extended it beyond the initial 180 day evaluation via the slmgr /rearm command.

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jimbo

It is sufficient to run the slmgr /ream command in a terminal window of Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation 22H2 to extend its life for 180 days without any side effect. Right?

If yes, when should I run this command to achieve the greatest effectiveness?

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If the command works with the Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation then there shouldn't be any negative effects even if a rearm is not possible, but a system backup would be wise before entering the playing field; and I can find no information on whether or not Microsoft allows the trial period for the Enterprise version to be extended. AFAIK if you use the command 'slgmr /dlv' first, it should report the OS licensing details, and provide information on whether any rearm periods are available.

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As admin

1) slmgr -ato
2) slmgr -rearm

3) re-boot and to verify: slmgr -dlv.

Windows 2022 server free evaluation works up to 6X so 6X 180 days. Can't see why W11 enterprise won't extend either.


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jimbo

Sorry, but I haven't understood if this trick also works on the Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation 22H2.

Is there a method to verify it before its expiration?

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Hi:

Thanks for these posts. I had done some customization on my virtual PC and wasn't looking forward to re-creating and re-establishing all that as the 90-day evaluation period was due to expire soon. This thread was very helpful.

I just tried these (suggested) commands on my Hyper-V virtual machine running Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation. It was set to expire in 12 days and, as per this screenshot, it extended the evaluation period for 90 days.



I also found the thread at How to Use Slmgr to Change, Remove, or Extend Your Windows License helpful to work through the commands. The process did take several seconds for each slmgr command to execute, and the restart was necessary for the reset to process effectively, so some patience was necessary.

I noted that the Remaining rearm count is now set to 0:


I tried rearming it again to extend the timer and got an error message that the rearm count was now zero and could not be extended. So, it looks like the max extension is one time of 90 days. After that it appears that you need to re-install or create a new virtual PC

I hope this helps.

As a follow-up to the post above that I made on May 9, 2023, it is now May 17 and my Windows 11 Enterprise Evaluation environment is still showing 89 days remaining in the valid licensing. Does anyone know if the rearming process actually stops the countdown process? It seems to have done that on my PC. I'm not complaining, but, if it does now stay at 89 days remaining, that would certainly address the problem of having to renew it again wouldn't it?

On further checking, I used the slmgr.vbs commands to check the remaining licence time and it appears that the countdown timer was not updating the main window. After checking, the badge in the lower right corner of the main window miraculously changed to "76 days" remaining. So, it seems that the licence timer for Windows 11 can be rearmed but only once. :-(