: Mainstream and extended support have ended. Microsoft only provides Extended Security Updates (ESUs) until October 13, 2026, for customers who pay or run workloads in Azure .

of pirated Windows Server files have been found to be modified, often containing Trojans, adware, or "UEFI hijackers" that are extremely difficult to remove. System Integrity:

: If you use an evaluation ISO, you can often convert it to a full retail version using the DISM command-line tool (e.g., DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /productkey:XXXXX... ). Purchasing Options (New Condition)