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Evaluation period has expired for SQL Server 2012,Need to upgrade.

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Hi,

I have SQL Server 2012 installed in my virtual machine for a period of time.Now when i try to access the SSMS its giving an error as Evaluation Period has been expired, and giving a link to buy the software. But I already do have the keys and when I tried to give the keys in

 Maintenance>>Edition Upgrade

Than I have followed as per instruction at the end of the upgrade formality window, the Final"Upgrade" button is disabled because of that i couldnt upgrade my SQL Server.

Can anyone help me out here,if there are any prerequisites to be performed before upgrading.

I wanna highlight a point that I dont have a setup file now for SQL Server2012. I am upgrading it feom Configuration Tools as

Start>>All Programs>>Microsoft SQL Server 2012>>Configuration Tools>>SQL Server Installation Centre(64 bit)

is it the right way I am going or there is something I missed,Please give your suggestion and solution for how to make my SQL Server2012 up and running.

Thank you in Advance.


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