I have a VM configured with internal software that needs to be sent to an outside party for evaluation. As it stands, the user who configured it also activated the software with a company issued MSDN key, something I don't want to be sending outside the organization.
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Sysprepping the image does seem to prompt for a new key on startup but can be skipped and, surprisingly, still permits activation with the previously used key.
Is there a way to remove the key completely and force the recipient to activate the OS by their own means? Is there another way to accomplish this outside of a rebuild on an unactivated clean install?
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Specify the KMS Client Setup Key in the sysprep answer file. Here's a list of keys for WS 2008 R2:
Windows Server 2008 R2 HPC Edition - FKJQ8-TMCVP-FRMR7-4WR42-3JCD7
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter - 74YFP-3QFB3-KQT8W-PMXWJ-7M648 Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise - 489J6-VHDMP-X63PK-3K798-CPX3Y Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems - GT63C-RJFQ3-4GMB6-BRFB9-CB83V Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard - YC6KT-GKW9T-YTKYR-T4X34-R7VHC Windows Web Server 2008 R2 - 6TPJF-RBVHG-WBW2R-86QPH-6RTM4
This will give them a 30 or 60 day grace period (provided you rearm the machine during sysprep) before forcing them to enter their own key (unless they run their own KMS server, in which case, it will just activate for them).
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Applies to: Windows Server 2019, Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
Computers that are running volume licensed editions of Windows Server, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 are, by default, KMS clients with no additional configuration needed.
Note
In the tables that follow, 'LTSC' stands for 'Long-Term Servicing Channel,' while 'LTSB' refers to the 'Long-Term Servicing Branch.'
To use the keys listed here (which are GVLKs), you must first have a KMS hostrunning in your deployment. If you haven't already configured a KMS host, seeDeploy KMS Activation for steps to set one up.
If you are converting a computer from a KMS host, MAK, or retail edition ofWindows to a KMS client, install the applicable setup key (GVLK) from thefollowing tables. To install a client setup key, open an administrative commandprompt on the client, type slmgr /ipk <setup key> and then press Enter.
If you are running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7, be on the lookoutfor an update to support using those as KMS hosts for Windows 10 clients.
Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel versionsWindows Server, version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1809
Windows Server, version 1803
Windows Server, version 1709
Windows Server LTSC/LTSB versionsWindows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10, all supported Semi-Annual Channel versions
See the Windows lifecycle fact sheet for information about supported versions and end of service dates.
Windows 10 LTSC/LTSB versionsWindows 10 LTSC 2019
Windows 10 LTSB 2016
Windows 10 LTSB 2015
Windows Server 2008 Activation Key GeneratorEarlier versions of Windows ServerWindows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Earlier versions of WindowsWindows 8.1Server 2008 R2 Activation Key
Windows 8
Windows 7Windows 2008 Server R2 Activation Key
Windows 2008 R2 Activation Key Crack
See also
• Plan for Volume Activation
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