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Windows Server 2025 - non evaluation media

I’m trying to obtain the non‑evaluation ISO for Windows Server 2025 so I can perform an in‑place upgrade from Windows Server 2016. The evaluation builds don’t allow the “Keep files and data” option and will reformat existing partitions, so they’re not…

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asked 2026-10-02T03:01:28.5966667+00:00
Jim Scott 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-02T03:17:22.1766667+00:00
Marcin Policht 109.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Upgrade in-place Windows Server 2019 Standard to 2025 language mismatch

Hello Recently I have been trying to upgrade my production WS 2019 Standard to 2025 Standard (both desktop experience). The problem is that installed system has en-us language as installed and my bought DVD OEM version is polish only. Is there any chance…

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asked 2026-09-29T10:58:36.78+00:00
Sebastian Stefański 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-30T07:54:21.1166667+00:00
Sebastian Stefański 20 Reputation points
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Windows Server 2026 DCPromo to Windows 2012 R2 AD

We have a Windows 2012 R2 AD infrastructure and finally were able to purchase a new server to replace the current infrastructure. The 2012 server is not only the FSMO roles but also the file and print server. When we tried to promote the new DC to a DC…

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asked 2026-09-29T12:59:44.0633333+00:00
R Feld 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-29T13:58:38.5033333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 10,225 Reputation points
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Order for OS upgrade and SQL Server upgrade

Hi Team, Could you please let me know the correct or recommended order for upgrading Windows Server 2016 (to 2022) and SQL Server 2016 (to 2022), along with the risks (if any). Thank you!

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asked 2026-09-28T01:13:29.5866667+00:00
Sameer Chhetri 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-28T22:00:22.08+00:00
Sameer Chhetri 5 Reputation points
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Upgrade Windowws Server from 2016 to 2025

Windows Server 2025 post-upgrade issues – DFSR and DHCP Failover Purpose We would like Microsoft guidance on two issues observed after in-place upgrades of Windows Server 2016 systems to Windows Server 2025. This initial request is intentionally…

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asked 2026-09-28T12:08:15.3866667+00:00
Ilias P. Misailidis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-28T14:44:21.8566667+00:00
James Gamble 170 Reputation points
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Sysprep AppX validation broken on Windows 2025

Hi We are preparing a Windows Server 2025 image in Azure for local use. To automate the whole process, we're using Azure DevOps pipelines. The pipeline allows us to update an image (e.g. when we have an update of our software) without having to…

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asked 2026-04-22T21:03:36.2266667+00:00
Thomas Verschuere 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-24T14:10:02.1533333+00:00
Thomas Verschuere 10 Reputation points
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Need to upgrade Azure VM OS from Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition to 2025 with Keeping all Apps and files

Need to upgrade Azure VM OS from Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition to 2025 with Keeping all Apps and files Keep applications Keep settings Keep data Keep NIC Keep IP Keep VM resource Keep data disks We tried by creating Upgradedisk but…

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asked 2026-09-23T12:29:28.37+00:00
Bhupendrakumar Jesalpura 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-23T13:29:10.68+00:00
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How can I resolve error ID - 153

What is the best method of resolving error ID - 153. It is showing in my server manager with this message below: The IO operation at logical block address 0x486fda4b for Disk 0 (PDO name: \Device\Ide\IdeDeviceP0T0L0-0) was retried.

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asked 2023-01-26T20:56:46.7266667+00:00
Tevon2.0 1,106 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-23T08:17:57.92+00:00
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Can i get offline Windows app offiline software for Windows Server 2019.

unable to install windows app via AppxPackage , hence Can i get offline Windows app offiline software for Windows Server 2019 ?

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asked 2026-09-21T08:04:25.8766667+00:00
Kumar, Naveen (HCL) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-22T07:42:27.7+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Hyper-V doesn't boot ISO file to install OS

Hi there, For school I have to set up a virtual test-network using Hyper-V and Windows Server 2022. I downloaded the free Trial Version .ISO file here Next I've set up the virtual machine and selected install from bootable CD > Image File (iso) >…

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asked 2024-01-01T10:16:54.51+00:00
Axel 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T14:18:07.32+00:00
Farshid Ekrami 0 Reputation points
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Sysprep failed on windows server getting below error for cloning server

Error SYSPRP Package Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience_10.0.0.0_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy was installed for a user, but not provisioned for all users. This package will not function properly in the sysprep image. Error SYSPRP Failed to remove apps…

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asked 2026-03-10T07:49:56.3533333+00:00
Bashavali Shaik (External) 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-18T23:08:09.9866667+00:00
Mathieu De Ruyck 5 Reputation points
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Exchange 2010 SBS POP3 Connector

****Exchange 2010 SBS POP3 Connector supports to download and distribute the mail from external pop3 mail servers. I have queries below. I am looking for answers from Technical Members.** 1. What is the new version in Exchange SBS. 2. The new version of…

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asked 2021-01-22T12:29:23.807+00:00
Amjed Ali 1 Reputation point
answered 2026-09-18T00:03:21.1666667+00:00
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Downloading SQL server 2022 and Windows server 2022 ISO link

Hi, can you please provide a link for me to download Windows Server Standard 2022 and also Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard. Thank you.

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asked 2025-11-11T05:44:12.2766667+00:00
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commented 2026-09-16T18:43:11.48+00:00
(Megan) Paola Gonzalez Q 0 Reputation points
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Upgrade windows server 2022 evaluation to standard using DISM command

Hello Support , i have one question , regards of upgrading or converting windows server 2022 evaluation to full Standard edition by dism command , will this delete installed application or files ? please confirm thanks

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asked 2026-05-18T06:20:13.1266667+00:00
Mohammed Abdelrahman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-14T14:53:17.0066667+00:00
Pappu Lal Kumar 0 Reputation points
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How can I obtain a Server 2022 iso with a Build greater than 20348.5499 to do an in place Repair?

I have to do a Repair and need a Windows Server 2022 iso with a Build greater than 20348.5499 How can I download one?

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asked 2026-09-08T18:43:50.3066667+00:00
Ken Pearce 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-10T14:42:21+00:00
Ken Pearce 5 Reputation points
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OCDB Driver 18 for SQL Server connection from Windows Server 2025 client to SQL Server 2019 connection error

We have created some new servers as part of a rolling upgrade to Windows Server 2025 Datacenter. One of the servers runs an application that connects to SQL Server using the ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server. The connection attempt fails with "the login…

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asked 2026-09-08T16:07:41.33+00:00
MikeDBA 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T00:27:30.62+00:00
MikeDBA 0 Reputation points
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Business Central 27 On-Premises Production Support for Docker-based NST

Hello, I have a question regarding Business Central 27 On-Premises environments and the use of Docker containers. As an Infrastructure Administrator, I try to follow Microsoft best practices and official documentation when designing and operating…

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asked 2026-07-30T07:50:54.6466667+00:00
Dan Koci 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-14T20:17:32.66+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 10,225 Reputation points
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Migrating user Files to OneDrive | SPMT or Alternative? | GDPR concerns

Hi there, My small organization is in the process of migrating to SharePoint and OneDrive, and our Users are not synced between On Premise AD and AzureAD/365. Pretty straightforward with SharePoint Migration Tool right? Use an admin account that has…

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asked 2023-04-05T09:47:58.1166667+00:00
Boris P 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-10T10:16:17.7366667+00:00
Kanika Sharma 0 Reputation points
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Could not retrieve an OCSP response.

Hi, We have 1 MS 2022 CA server, and have noticed on our DC`s the following error message EventID 36928 Source Schannel Could not retrieve an OCSP response. The Failure Reason is: REASON_OCSP_RESPONSE_RETRIEVAL_ERROR The OCSP Url is: The…

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asked 2023-02-02T08:54:37.2433333+00:00
Andreas 1,336 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-07T16:02:56.57+00:00
Damon Boyer 45 Reputation points
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Request for Guidance on Missing Fonts in Linux-Based Document Generation Environment

We are evaluating the font strategy for our document generation platform running on Linux servers. During font analysis, we identified several fonts that are unavailable on our Linux hosts and are currently being substituted through Aspose font mapping…

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asked 2026-08-03T18:00:35.7366667+00:00
Saddamhusen Mahebub Fulari 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-04T04:03:32.51+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 1,570 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator