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911 questions with Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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How to get Confirmation ID of Windows if the toll of your country is not available.
I am from Kazakhstan. And trying to activate the Windows Server 2019 via phone offline. And all of the tolls are not available. Tolls of my country and all of the nearby countries including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russia. Help me to activate the Windows.…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2025-09-23T05:18:48.75+00:00
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Yelaman Zhexenbayev
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edited an answer
2026-09-11T06:56:51.1933333+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
22,275
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Volunteer Moderator
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Need help for ctivating Windows Server 2008 R2 offline
Hello, I've recently received a guidance as screenshot below, for activating Windows Server 2008 R2 offline as the method using phone(ARS) is no longer supported. However, there are 2 command prompts for each steps, for example it says to run 'slgmr.vbs…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-09-11T04:28:25.72+00:00
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Jason
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commented
2026-09-11T06:20:40.2966667+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
25,290
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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Windows Server 2025 standard activation by phone failed
Dear Support, i have an isolated OT environment where i had to install a new windows server 2025 standard. the Windows License is a ROK license from HPE. as i did not have a DVD-drive i downloaded the evaluation version and converted it after the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-02-23T14:17:20.9166667+00:00
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SVATUNEK, Anton
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2026-09-03T08:55:44.1433333+00:00
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Reinder Gerritsen
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1 answer
How to resolve time issues and Windows Key Activation issues?
Hi, I've come across an issue with a machine running Windows Server 2019 where we are unable to change the time settings at all whilst running as administrator. Whenever changing any settings it defaults back to what it was. Currently all the settings…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-08-28T09:35:49.1633333+00:00
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Charles
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commented
2026-09-01T14:12:04.3433333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
7,995
Reputation points
1 answer
I mistakenly registered a Windows 2016 RDS Per User Licencse ( 10 ) for an Windows 2025 server
I mistakenly registered a Windows 2016 RDS Per User Licencse ( 10 ) for an Windows 2025 server , I need help to fix the update the Licence for Windows 2025 in my cloud VM OCI. Please help me. Activation ID - 7dc26449-<removed PII>
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-08-11T09:31:49.8333333+00:00
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Maloy Ghosh
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edited the question
2026-08-26T07:39:54.8966667+00:00
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Alexandra T
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Moderator
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Windows Licenses and Access Request for Our Partner/Group Company
Description / Case Details: Dear Microsoft Support Team, We are currently unable to access the Windows product keys and Microsoft licenses belonging to our partner/group company. We kindly request your assistance in identifying these licenses, updating…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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What ports and FQDN endpoints need to be allowed in FortiGate policy for Windows Server KMS activation?
Hi community, I am setting up a KMS (Key Management Service) host on a Windows Server 2025 VM in an on-premises environment behind a FortiGate firewall. The KMS host VM sits on the internal network and needs outbound internet access only for the initial…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-08-19T09:39:53.26+00:00
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aya aya
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answered
2026-08-23T22:53:30.5+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
7,995
Reputation points
1 answer
Licensing windows server 2022 standard virtual machines on vmware
Hi, I have a confusion regarding the compliance of Windows Server 2022 STD VM Licensing. One of my customers is having 4 servers and each of them having 2 x 32 core CPU and 512GB memory. The servers are having VMware STD 8.x with HA configured between…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-08-17T04:53:56.13+00:00
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Somnathndy
46
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commented
2026-08-17T06:58:46.6033333+00:00
Somnathndy
46
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1 answer
AVD on a Windows Server image needs RDS CALs - and if you're Entra-only, there's no clean way to buy them?
Posting this because it cost us a day and I couldn't find it laid out anywhere in one place. Maybe can someone help us? Setup: We have small client, 4 concurrent users, single session host in a AVD deployment (hostpool, agent, the works). Image is…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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How do you get a Windows Server 2025 DC KMS key under a SPLA agreement
I only see MAK keys under our current SPLA agreement; I know there are steps to get a KMS key under other Commercial licensing contracts; is it the same process under a SPLA agreement?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-02-23T23:30:16.1433333+00:00
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Dawn Deane-Henderson
0
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2026-08-05T10:23:14.3033333+00:00
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Dharmalingam K
61
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2 answers
How to validate Windows 11 genuinity of a vendor provided product keys?
Hi, my Bank recently procured 200+ units of desktops which is supposed to come with Windows 11 Pro genuine license installed. However, the vendor have provided the licenses keys which we have some doubt. Are there any way we can verify its genuinity?…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-08-04T10:16:00.0866667+00:00
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Paras Mani Thapaliya
0
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commented
2026-08-05T07:54:24.8166667+00:00
Paras Mani Thapaliya
0
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Microsoft Clearing House Server down, no Windows 2025 RDS activation possible
Dear Microsoft Team, are you aware that your Clearing House Servers are down. Since the 01.08.2026 we're trying to activate the RDS License Manager on a W2K25 Server + install the RDS Cals... no luck... The automatic wizard fails even activating the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-08-03T08:16:37.8566667+00:00
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Markus
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2026-08-04T01:18:46.42+00:00
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Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,305
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
RDS Licensing Server: Installed CAL Pack Agreement Identification, License Reissuance, and Windows Server 2022 CAL Upgrade
We have an existing Remote Desktop Licensing Server with activated Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) User per CALs installed. However, we do not have access to the original licensing information, including: Enrollment Number Agreement…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-07-31T08:06:18.15+00:00
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Sanjana Sakshi
5
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answered
2026-08-03T02:16:02.9+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,305
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Request for Assistance with Windows Server 2019 Activation
I am currently using Windows Server 2019 Standard. The server was previously activated successfully. However, on July 7th this year, the system was attacked by a virus. After that incident, I reinstalled Windows Server 2019 using the official DVD and…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-07-31T03:27:00.8766667+00:00
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Nam Nguyen
0
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answered
2026-08-03T01:37:55.8033333+00:00
Nam Nguyen
0
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1 answer
Windows Server 2019 license recovery
I have a server machine HP ProLite (F087AAD7-6794-4D07-9D59-7BE9F01328CE) which crashed with original license key and have restored the functionality how can i recover the license key ?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-07-31T05:13:39.47+00:00
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stephen wanduka
0
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answered
2026-07-31T07:41:33.9366667+00:00
Brian Huynh
3,815
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
1 answer
Clarification on Windows Server 2022 Datacenter activation and licensing count in a Virtualized Environment
Hi everyone, I need clarification regarding Windows Server 2022 Datacenter licensing and activation in a virtualized environment. Our organization purchased 10 standalone Windows Server 2022 Datacenter 16-Core licenses. We are running multiple Virtual…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-07-30T10:14:07.8833333+00:00
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Behrem Novruzov
0
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answered
2026-07-31T06:44:16.1966667+00:00
Brian Huynh
3,815
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
1 answer
Windows Server evaluation period extention
Hi! Greetings! Can we extend evaluation period currently six months of Windows server 2025 for some more time and how can we do it without disturbing operations & data ? Also pl share for how much more time can the extension be valid?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-07-29T12:44:42.0833333+00:00
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Devang Patel
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2026-07-29T13:37:07.07+00:00
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Marcin Policht
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Volunteer Moderator
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How to make a downgrade version from Windows Server 2025 to Windows Server 2022
I have a OEM Windows Server Standard 2025 media installation, but I deserve to make a downgrade version to Windows Server 2022, I read that could be possible with my actual media installation with just a call to support, they say that may Microsoft…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-07-27T15:38:33.8733333+00:00
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Ale Carrasco
20
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2026-07-27T22:16:54.51+00:00
Ale Carrasco
20
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2 answers
Tengo windows server 2025 ,necesito hacer un bajada a windows server 2022
se necesita realizar el Downgrade de windows server 2025 a windows server 2022
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2025-12-03T20:38:50.8166667+00:00
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Eduardo Mora
0
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commented
2026-07-27T20:47:05.19+00:00
JuliaMarvin
22,275
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Windows Server 2025 OEM Licensing – Downgrade Rights to Windows Server 2022 on Proxmox Hypervisor Environment
We need clarification regarding the correct licensing procedure for exercising Windows Server downgrade rights. Licensing Product: Windows Server 2025 Standard OEM (COEM) Total purchased: 80 Core licenses Physical servers: 5 Intel servers Licensing…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-07-24T13:23:54.5966667+00:00
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Cleber Coelho
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commented
2026-07-24T16:53:38.8866667+00:00
Cleber Coelho
0
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