License Expired / Server Shuts Down Every 1-2 Hours
If you experience that your server shuts down every 1 or 2 hours and/or "Windows license expires" is displayed at the bottom right, it means that the Windows license has expired.
Option 1: Simple Fix
To fix this, it is as simple as going to the terminal and running the following command:
slmgr.vbs -rearm
Once it has been run, restart the server.
Option 2: Using MAS Script
- Click the Start Menu, type PowerShell, and open it.
- Copy and paste the code below and press Enter:
irm https://get.activated.win | iex - When the menu opens:
- Press the [7] Extras key.
- Press [1] Change Windows Edition.
- Choose [1] ServerStandard.
- Wait for the loading process.
- The script will prompt you to restart the server, press Y.
- Once the server has restarted:
- Follow Step 1 and Step 2 again to reopen the script.
- Press [3] KMS38.
- Initiate activation with [1] KMS38 Activation.
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