If you have already downloaded the from Microsoft’s evaluation center, you can convert it to the full version without re-downloading .
| Source | License Required | ISO Type | Publicly Accessible? | |--------|------------------|----------|----------------------| | Microsoft Evaluation Center | None (180-day trial) | Evaluation | ✅ Yes | | Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) | Volume License Key | Full (Licensed) | ❌ No (authenticated only) | | Visual Studio Subscription | Active subscription | Full (Licensed) | ❌ No (authenticated only) | | Partner Center | Microsoft Partner | Full (Licensed) | ❌ No (authenticated only) | windows server 2022 standard iso download not evaluation
For businesses with corporate agreements, the VLSC is the only place to get the "Volume License" (VL) version of the ISO. This version is pre-configured to look for a KMS host or accept a MAK key. If you have already downloaded the from Microsoft’s
Microsoft does not provide the non-evaluation ISO as a public, anonymous download. You must use one of the following official channels, depending on how you acquired your license. This version is pre-configured to look for a