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886 questions with Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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Inquiry About Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC Licensing
Hello. I am currently using Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC, but I would like to change it to Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC. However, I am not sure which license I need to purchase. When I checked with Microsoft partners in Korea, they told me that I…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Cần tìm lại thông tin license đã mua
Mình cần hướng dẫn để lấy license cài lại server Congratulations on your newly accepted Open Licensewith Microsoft, ending in 53787. You have been assigned Administrator permissions on the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) site. To assist…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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How to revert downgraded RDS license from Windows 2019 to Windows 2022
how to install Microsoft Remote Desktop license? background: we have old RDS licensing installed on Windows 2019, purchased RDS license was in Windows 2022 but downgraded to Windows 2019. Now we have built new RDS licensing in Windows 2022 I got the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-07-02T06:31:16.82+00:00
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Johnson Fu
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answered 2026-07-02T07:14:53.9866667+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
21,535
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Independent Advisor
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How can I validate a Windows 11 Pro Product Key received from a Desktop Vendor a year after I purchased the hardware?
In May 2025, I purchased a Mini-PC from an Amazon seller. Windows 11 Pro was pre-installed on the device. I did not ask about the key assuming I could find it if I needed it. The activation when it arrived went as it should have (I guess)...............…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-26T03:33:31.4633333+00:00
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ScottMandell-4619
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commented 2026-07-02T01:17:06.4433333+00:00
EmilyS_726
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Server upgrade 2022
We have a PowerEdge R540 that had a window 10 IOT connected to it. Somewhere down the line someone repurpose it and put a windows server 2016 on it. But it was never activated and when we tried it just wouldn’t take. So, I was asked by my boss to in…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-07-01T16:00:06.9866667+00:00
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Clifton Brender (EC)
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answered 2026-07-01T19:51:12.6466667+00:00
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Harry Phan
24,075
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Independent Advisor
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activate Windows Server 2022
After hardware change I can't activate Windows Server 2022 - I have lost the code.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Windows Server 2025
Dear Team, I have a problem, my windows server 2025 is std eval version. I know how to change it if i use DISM. But big problem is i was to installed AD DS. Can i still use DISM for change the version? I cant add my key.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-27T05:20:18.2+00:00
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Nguyễn Hoàng Lâm
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answered 2026-06-27T07:10:40.83+00:00
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Domic Vo
25,675
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Independent Advisor
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LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION START DATE
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Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-26T08:21:34.4933333+00:00
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Karina Fiango-ok
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answered 2026-06-26T09:54:57.8166667+00:00
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Xuan Nhu
170
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Independent Advisor
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Who is the person I contact to get my license changed for my wrok computer
I need my access or privileges changed for my role here at Fresenius. I am the administrator here at my facility and Need access to these things. Who do I contact to change my license so I can access these and do my job?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-23T20:29:41.73+00:00
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Sabrina Colthorp
0
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answered 2026-06-24T02:11:26.36+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
21,535
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Independent Advisor
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Having error reactivating OEM license (Microsoft Windows 11 Professional 64-Bit OEM)
Hi support, I purchased Microsoft Windows 11 Professional 64-Bit OEM for Windows Server 2025 Standard – and I am getting Activation Error 0x80072EE2 After VM Rebuild. the license was previously installed on a VM ( environment details : KVM hypervisor)…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-23T07:49:40.7033333+00:00
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Krishna Sandeep
0
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answered 2026-06-23T08:46:13.3833333+00:00
Harry Phan
24,075
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Independent Advisor
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Best Practice for Windows BYOL Activation in Shared Golden Images (KMS vs MAK)
We are building reusable Windows Server golden images that will be deployed across multiple cloud accounts and environments. Our goal is to use our organization's Microsoft Windows licenses (BYOL) rather than cloud provider supplied Windows licensing. We…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-23T07:01:13.5533333+00:00
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Gary Wu
0
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answered 2026-06-23T07:52:11.08+00:00
Harry Phan
24,075
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Independent Advisor
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downgrade from SRV 2025 to SRV 2022
I need to obtain a downgrade key to activate Windows Server 2022 STD using a valid Windows Server 2025 STD key. Your telephone support service cannot provide me with a downgrade key because they do not understand what I want and keep referring me to…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-21T13:35:08.2466667+00:00
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Сивий Андрій
0
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answered 2026-06-21T13:49:05.9933333+00:00
Harry Phan
24,075
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
RDS CAL License Issue
Hi, Our server was recently reformatted due to a malware infection. As a result, our Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL licenses are no longer working. I am unable to reinstall the licenses because I do not have the Key Pack ID. I am new to the company,…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Azure Windows 2016 Data center -- Windows can't activate right now
Because my old VM all of a sudden refused to boot, I had to get a new VM urgently. The new VM, however, refuses to activate. I get the following error in Settings/Activation: "Windows can't activate right now. Try activating later again. If that…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-02T19:33:22.62+00:00
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DC Dweller
1
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answered 2026-06-20T04:43:11.95+00:00
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VPHAN
38,270
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Independent Advisor
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Why Perpetual & software subscription end date is of year 9999
why Microsoft subscription for sku Windows Server 2025 Standard - 16 Core License Pack charge end date is 31st December 9999
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-19T10:00:29.96+00:00
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Abhijit Mandal
0
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answered 2026-06-19T10:59:09.62+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
21,535
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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New User RDS CALs are still assigned to an old Windows Server 2019 Key Pack after installing Windows Server 2025 RDS User CALs
Environment RD Licensing Server: Windows Server 2025 The licensing server was upgraded in-place from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2025. RD Session Hosts: Windows Server 2019 Licensing mode: Per User RD Licensing Server is configured and…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Azure KMS Licensing for my public facing Servers
I have in my network called OT Network which is considered not a in domain network set of physical or VM servers in our environment. Am I able to take advantage of the Azure KMS for these Servers that are on our public network for KMS licensing instead…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-17T21:54:02.37+00:00
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Mark Lacanilao
0
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edited an answer 2026-06-18T00:59:46.8033333+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
21,535
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
We have done system scratch so now i want to setup again window server. Now i want to installation same RDS cal
We have done system scratch so now i want to setup again window server. Now i want to installation same RDS cal How we can RDS cal reactivate these key
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-12T07:36:13.7766667+00:00
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Jogesh Kumar (Nokia)
0
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answered 2026-06-12T08:43:42.9766667+00:00
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Chen Tran
11,300
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Downgrade key windows server 20225 standard to windows server 2019 standard
We own a genuine Windows Server 2025 Standard OEM license. We deployed Windows Server 2019 Standard using downgrade rights. OEM key fails with error 0xC004F016. Need downgrade activation support.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-11T10:39:12.3333333+00:00
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Ms Hậu
0
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answered 2026-06-11T11:04:14.6066667+00:00
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Marcin Policht
94,940
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
SQL STANDARD 2022 product key
Install team did not proudly provide product keys and i am needing to get replacements. I have tried calling multiple times and continuously get hung up on.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-09T19:44:47.8566667+00:00
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Travis Sherod
0
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answered 2026-06-10T02:18:27.91+00:00
Harry Phan
24,075
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