Another 2016 activation problem

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Kevin Bachar

2012 r2 Standard simple file/print server running on 2012 r2 Hyper-V host.

Did in-place upgrade to 2016 Standard with desktop experience, ran all updates afterwards. Everything working great! Done right? Saved a bunch of work.

Noticed windows cannot activate. Cannot change key.

DISM command says 'cannot upgrade to this version'. DISM check says can only upgrade to Datacenter.

Doublechecked that the original version and key were 2012 R2 Standard

Is there another way to change the key on the server to the key I have?

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