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RobbieH

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I had a copy of Standard. So here is how I solved for this. Microsoft allows the use of a Standard key to register Essentials. To do so, you must install Essentials first, then migrate it to Essentials.  Here's how.

 

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj247582.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

 

You lose the media server functionality, but I never cared about that anyway. That's what Media Browser, Plex, Subsonic, etc. are for.

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Sorry for not getting to you.

 

The simple answer is no. you need to install Essentials and then upgrade.

 

However, Microsoft fixed this for Server 2012R2, where you can install the "Essentials Experience" role.

 

However, Server 2012R2 removes the "setup website" from 2012... so you HAVE to set it up locally. :(

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Nope, it won't. It is definitely a different product, and isn't compatible. Which, I agree is BS, especially considering how they handled Windows 8.1......

 

 

That said, there IS a 180 day trial period for Server 2012R2.

Also, for Essentials... there isn't a HUGE change between the two versions. So it should be fine either way.

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It is working out pretty well so far. 

 

Do you get alerted every time I deactivate and reactivate my licenses? I"m probably driving you crazy if so. :)

 

WHS 2011 is officially deactivated at my house! I am keeping the VM sitting turned off just in case, but I finished my WSE2012 setup tonight. :)

 

I wish I could have had R2, the interface is far better. 

 

Just in case - I have a legal license. That's why I don't have R2, no source of a legal license.

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The changes "feel" significant.

 

Things like where you find the power button, start button (or lack of), and where certain things are. R2 is more like Windows 10, R1 more like Windows 8 (not 8.1). But I'm happy, once it is configured I don't touch it much anyway.

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