Windows install error: "We couldn't verify the product key. Please check your installation media."
You get this error if you are using a product key for the wrong product. i.e. The key does not match the install media.
I think the key I was given was for Enterprise edition, but the install DVD was for Standard edition. I got a new key for the correct product and it worked.
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Updated on September 18, 2022Comments
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Andy Joiner over 1 year
After entering the product key when installing Windows Server 2012 Standard, I get the error message.
We couldn't verify the product key. Please check your installation media.I have used the install DVD before, the disk surface is immaculate and the DVD drive did not seem to be struggling. I tried 3 times with reboots in between - pretty sure I didn't mistype 3 times.
Any suggestions?
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Dylan Rozendom over 7 yearsyou questioned and answered your own question in a matter of seconds?
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Andy Joiner over 7 yearsI thought that was encouraged. blog.stackoverflow.com/2011/07/…
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