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607 questions with Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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Lost Windows 2022 Product Key
I have Windows Server 2022 Standard activated on my server, but I have 2 VM that I have not activated yet and have lost my product Key. What can I do to get a replacement?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Where to Find Authorization and License Numbers for RDS CAL Purchased via Open Value,Open License
I have purchased RDS CAL through Open Value (Open License) from a partner. I need to activate the license on the RDS server, so I would like to check the authorization number and license number. However, nothing is displayed under "Licenses" in…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-09-02T09:20:27.0733333+00:00
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Yasue Ota
25
Reputation points
commented 2025-11-12T17:20:11.29+00:00
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Brandon Chapman
186
Reputation points
2 answers
How to activate a preinstalled Windows Server 2022 Std trial VM with a purchased Windows Server 2025 std licence key?
I'm going to prepare a Windows Server host, installing WS2025 Std (I've purchased it). It will run one WS2022 Std virtual machine (Hyper-V), coming from a third-party operator. This VM is preinstalled with OS, software and SQL Express, just only need to…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-12T15:20:53.4066667+00:00
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Pier Lorenzo Rota
0
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answered 2025-11-12T15:48:49.0033333+00:00
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Harry Phan
8,495
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
How to count Microsoft Server CAL User
We would like to validate our understanding of Windows Server CAL User licensing. Let’s consider the following situation: a) A company with 10 employees. b) 1 multifunction printer whith scanner connected to a shared folder used by the 10 employees. c) A…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-12T07:42:45.9733333+00:00
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Xavier Dumont
0
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commented 2025-11-12T10:55:49.1+00:00
Xavier Dumont
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Retrieve license key for Windows server 2019 from Eopen license
Hi Sirs, we would like to retrieve the Windows server 2019 license key from E-open license paper, but we can' t access E-open portal any more as Microsoft has discontinue its support. Can you help to retrieve the Windows server license key for us,…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-12T04:26:03.6566667+00:00
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Technical Support - Smarts
0
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answered 2025-11-12T09:19:55.3266667+00:00
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HenryMai-3878
6,670
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
need a windows server activation
windows server 2019 std activation error not a activated kindly support
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-09T06:31:38.93+00:00
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Ravindra Patil
0
Reputation points
edited the question 2025-11-10T03:21:46.64+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
4 answers
Volume Licensing
Старий кабінет ліцензування Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) було офіційно закрито (виведено з експлуатації) . Всі функції та дані ліцензій мали перенестися до центру адміністрування Microsoft 365 (Microsoft 365 admin center). Але нажаль…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-07T14:41:51.58+00:00
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Александр Столбухин
0
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answered 2025-11-07T15:29:16.82+00:00
Harry Phan
8,495
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Independent Advisor
3 answers
Cannot perform Win10 ESU Offline Activation using Proxy Scenario 2 activation
I am unable to perform an offline bulk activation of Windows 10 ESU licenses using the Proxy Scenario 2 activation method. When I use VAMT on my Internet facing server VAMT states "Successfully acquired confirmation IDs for 0 out of xxxx products.…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Currently we have the servers on the evaluation licenses, which will expire in 109 days. We are trying to install the production licenses however; I am not clear how to secure the product keys.
Currently we have the servers on the evaluation licenses, which will expire in 109 days. product license has been purchased and we are trying to install the production licenses however; I am not clear how to secure the product keys.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-04T18:07:33.37+00:00
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Ed Loges
0
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commented 2025-11-06T16:11:03.84+00:00
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Hailey Huong Bui
680
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
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Czy na serwerze na którym wcześniej był zainstalowany WS2012 Fundation mogę zainstalować nowo zakupioną licencję WS 2025 Essential?
Dzień dobry. Proszę o wyjaśnienie czy zakup i instalacja licencji WS2025 Essentials: HPE Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10-core Essentials Reseller Option Kit en/cs/pl/ru/sv - cena, raty - sklep Komputronik.pl na wcześniej zakupionym serwerze firmy HP na…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-06T13:34:10.97+00:00
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Slawomir Orlowski
20
Reputation points
accepted 2025-11-06T13:36:40.36+00:00
Slawomir Orlowski
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Subject: Help with migrating Windows Server 2019 MAK licenses to Entra ID
Hi there, My company purchased a large number of Windows Server 2019 MAK licenses (xx/50), but they were never migrated from Microsoft Volume Licensing to our Entra ID. Since I became the new administrator of the company in March 2025, I’ve been…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-21T07:04:46.6333333+00:00
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Romain MARSAL
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-11-06T10:36:38.2733333+00:00
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Romain MARSAL
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Transfer license Microsoft
TEmp63031089.pdf Transfer license VLSC to account 365 center email: ******@gmgypsum.com
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-06T08:40:10.52+00:00
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Theerawat Buasee
0
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answered 2025-11-06T09:01:39.3+00:00
Harry Phan
8,495
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
how to to create unlimited VMs on VMWare ESXi with Windows Server 2022 Datacenter licenses
Hi all Is it possible to create an unlimited number of Windows Server VMs on VMware ESXi using Windows Server 2022 Datacenter licenses? I know this is possible with Hyper-V, but I couldn't find a confirmation for VMware ESXi. Can someone confirm whether…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-04T14:55:47.9833333+00:00
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MOHAMED BELABAR
0
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commented 2025-11-05T16:40:24.1866667+00:00
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JasonTranNguyen-3858
1,240
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows Server 2025 Datacenter licensing question
hello everyone, first time posting here. This is a question I'm not really sure how to ask. Here's the thing: this New customer if mine is running a cluster, on VMware version 8(vCenter, 3 nodes, iSCSI SAN,etc), and they have around 40 VM's, currently…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-05T04:03:16.6733333+00:00
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Luis Feigenblatt
40
Reputation points
answered 2025-11-05T13:59:22.23+00:00
Luis Feigenblatt
40
Reputation points
1 answer
why i can't convert windows server 2025 standard core evaluation version to a full windows server 2025 with an oem key?
Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version: 10.0.26100.5074 Image Version: 10.0.26100.6584 Editions that can be upgraded to: Target Edition : ServerTurbineCor Target Edition : ServerDatacenterCor The operation completed…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-02T20:20:09.27+00:00
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Arshdeep Singh
0
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edited an answer 2025-11-02T21:28:40.18+00:00
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Finn Dang
950
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Can a Redundant RDS Licensing Server Contain the Same Device CAL Key?
I have a use case where I need to deploy three RDS Session Hosts. My plan is to install the RDS Licensing Manager and RDS Session Host roles on two of these servers, and only the RDS Session Host role on the third server. All servers will use the first…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-30T13:29:20.5533333+00:00
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Abdul Raafay
20
Reputation points
commented 2025-11-01T09:11:01.2566667+00:00
Abdul Raafay
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Need a support to get the right product key for my windows server 2022 standard edition
I have installed windows server 2022 standard edition and deploy ADDS role with 25 users and also a print server and create a share folder. we need to install more feature then i need a support to chose a proper product key
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-31T13:19:29.7966667+00:00
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Cherif Bah
0
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answered 2025-10-31T15:40:04.3933333+00:00
JasonTranNguyen-3858
1,240
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
KMD und MAC Keys for Windows Servern 2022/2025
Dear all, since the new administration console M365 I haven't the access to download the KMD und MAC Keys for Windows Servern 2022/2025. My Microsoft Distrubutor told me, that I have ask you for the access. Please let me know, how I can download this…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-09-17T09:48:21.1566667+00:00
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Biesinger, Leonie
0
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edited the question 2025-10-31T13:07:28.1666667+00:00
Gérard Oomens
112.7K
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Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Activation windows server 2022
We purchased a Windows Server Datacenter 2025 license. We're trying to activate another server using the key assigned to us in the customer portal (admin.microsoft.com) under the "Your Products" tab. Unfortunately, activation fails with error…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-22T08:01:52.78+00:00
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Michał Ludwiczak
0
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edited an answer 2025-10-31T02:07:31.8066667+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Windows Server 2022 with 5CAL activation and download issues
I am sorry for this very long post but I could really use some advice. First, some background. I purchase Windows Server 2022 Standard CAL 16 Core License Pack + 5 CALS through the Microsoft store on October 17, 2025. There was an issue processing the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-23T17:15:21.5233333+00:00
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Claude Grass
0
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answered 2025-10-31T01:36:18.29+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator