Bought the wrong version of Windows Server

I bought a new server and also Windows Server 2012 R2 essentials with 25 CAL but when it arrived and I installed it, I was told that I needed to Standard edition, not most.

I contacted the company that I bought, and they said that they don't accept it because I opened it. I'm stuck with it, apparently. I threatened to get a refund through my credit card provider, and then they said that I can contact Microsoft for an upgrade, because I never activated the server. I didn't even point of activation when I discovered that I needed the other version.

I don't want to pay $300 to submit a technical support request, so I thought someone here could make a suggestion for me. All I need is the license key Windows Server 2012 R2 standard edition. I already downloaded it. Or should I try to sell the license and then buy the one I need?  Thank you!

Hello

We do not work for Microsoft.

And we can give you product keys or advice on their topic for Windows servers so that this community are for consumers home

Post your question in the TechNet Server Forums, as your question kindly is beyond the scope of these Forums.

http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/WindowsServer/en-us/home?category=WindowsServer

See you soon.

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