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Where do I buy a windows 2016 server essentials licence?

Where do I buy a windows 2016 server essentials licence? Trial is expired after 3 years. Would love to give someone my money. Please. This shouldn't be this complicated. Thank you.

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You can only buy the current versions of Windows Server 2019 from microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-server-essentials/dg7gmgf0dvsz?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

then you can downgrade the product key
https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/8/9/68964284-864d-4a6d-aed9-f2c1f8f23e14/downgrade_rights.pdf

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@RyanVeteze-2828
Hi,
If you choose to buy Windows Server 2019.
You cannot downgrade directly. You have to a fresh install with the Server 2016 media.

For Windows Server 2016 Essentials: You can convert to the full retail version by entering a retail, volume license, or OEM key in the command slmgr.vbs.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-server/get-started/supported-upgrade-paths
At present, the official channel only supports the purchase of Server 2019, you can consult the activation center:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers

Hope above information can help you.

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