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I am trying to renew the windows 2019 standard edition version by 180 days on my server windows. But i am getting 10 days of renew only. How can i get 180 days of renew?

Wasiullah zafar 0 Reputation points
2025-08-19T11:46:43.7366667+00:00

I am using Windows Server 2019 Standard, but I don’t have a purchased Retail/MAK license key. My system is activated with a public Microsoft KMS client setup key (the kind Microsoft publishes for evaluation and volume licensing). Normally, Windows Server Evaluation or KMS activation gives 180 days of validity, but after updates or when I try to rearm/reactivate, I sometimes only see 10 days of renewal instead of 180.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation
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  1. Chen1018 13,730 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-19T12:20:03.4533333+00:00

    Hi there,

    I'm Cherrelyn and I'm here to help.

    If your Windows Server 2019 Standard is using a KMS client key, the usual 180-day rearm may sometimes show only 10 days after updates or repeated activation attempts. This happens because the evaluation or rearm counter has already been partially used. To reset the full 180 days, the system generally requires a fresh rearm cycle or clean reinstallation of the evaluation version.

    I hope this will help and if you have any question please feel free to ask.

    Warm regards,

    Cherrelyn

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