neilault Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Anyone having any issues with KMS activation of Windows 10? I have a Windows Server 2012 R2 setup with KMS that is happily servicing Windows 7, 8 and Office KMS activations currently. I read somewhere that in order to activate Windows 10 you need to make sure update KB3058168 is installed on the KMS host server, which it is! However when ever I run cscript slmg.vbs /ato on any Windows 10 Education PC is comes up with the following: Error: 0xC004F074 The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. No Key Management Service (KMS) could be contacted. Please see the Application Log for additional information. Which is weird as the Windows 7 and 8 PC's activate fine! On the KMS host I get this in the KMS log: An activation request has been processed. Info: 0xC004F042,25,WIN10-TEST.coombeshead.com,bc69bd8b-4053-4e03-b0fd-6668ffe66b78,2015/08/10 12:05,0,5,0,e0c42288-980c-4788-a014-c080d2e1926e Any ideas? Cheers... Neil
ITGURU Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Where did you get your KMS keys from as none are listed on our volume licensing login.
neilault Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 Where did you get your KMS keys from as none are listed on our volume licensing login. We are using the Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacentre KMS key that is located on the VLSC site under: View Relationship Summary Click on current active agreement number Click on Product Keys It should then be listed under there.
FragglePete Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Do you not need to wait for 25 devices to request activation before it will authorise? Pete
neilault Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 Do you not need to wait for 25 devices to request activation before it will authorise? Pete We hit that limit ages ago with all our Windows 7 and 8 machines. Add a new one of those to the network and they activate straight away. Didn't think it was a 25 PC limit per OS?
PyROm Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 We used "2012r2 with windows 10" kms key, updated our existing server 2012 r2 key to this one, then did slmgr.vbs /act on server to activate server. Didnt have to wait for 25 computer limit again. 1
neilault Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 We used "2012r2 with windows 10" kms key, updated our existing server 2012 r2 key to this one, then did slmgr.vbs /act on server to activate server. Didnt have to wait for 25 computer limit again. Was this an extra key on your VLSC? Because I'm thinking it is a mismatch between the KMS keys I'm using.
ITGURU Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I just applied the Windows Srv 2012R2 DataCtr/Std KMS for Windows 10 key using /ipk on the KMS server, and Windows 10 activated straight away as a first client. Guessing the 25 limit cover any workstations so if got 25 windows 7 clients active then it will still activate 1 Windows 10 client. 2
neilault Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 I think that's the problem then. Checked VLSC and I don't have any "Server with Windows 10" KMS key listed. Going to have to contact MS I think. Anyone know the UK number for Microsoft volume licensing?
ITGURU Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Having contacted my Reseller as I only had MAK keys initially listed, I was given the following details which I called to get them and showed up instantly. You need to call 0800 917 9016 and pick option 4, ask them to apply the KMS keys and they will. You will need your agreement number. 3
Arthur Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Was this an extra key on your VLSC? It is. You won't be able to use the Server 2012 R2 key that doesn't include Windows 10 in the name.
neilault Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 Having contacted my Reseller as I only had MAK keys initially listed, I was given the following details which I called to get them and showed up instantly. You need to call 0800 917 9016 and pick option 4, ask them to apply the KMS keys and they will. You will need your agreement number. Awesome. Just rang them up and they will sort within 5 minutes. Thanks for that.
KyleWhite Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Sorry for bringing up an old-ish thread! We currently have a 2008R2 server using a 2012 R2 key which allows us to activate our Win 8.x, Win 7 etc clients with no problems at all. The Office 2013 KMS key / host is also installed on the same machine. Am I right in thinking if I ring up MS to get this key added on to our account (assuming we're in the same boat as it's not there for us either); that we replace the existing 2012 R2 key with the 2012 R2 Key for Windows 10 and it should allow us to activate our Win 10 clients? Just wanted to be 100% before replacing any keys Thanks guys!
neilault Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 Yes that is correct. MS added the correct key to VLSC whilst on the phone. Sorry for bringing up an old-ish thread! We currently have a 2008R2 server using a 2012 R2 key which allows us to activate our Win 8.x, Win 7 etc clients with no problems at all. The Office 2013 KMS key / host is also installed on the same machine. Am I right in thinking if I ring up MS to get this key added on to our account (assuming we're in the same boat as it's not there for us either); that we replace the existing 2012 R2 key with the 2012 R2 Key for Windows 10 and it should allow us to activate our Win 10 clients? Just wanted to be 100% before replacing any keys Thanks guys! 1
KyleWhite Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Added; activated - and now activating our 10 clients great, awesome - thanks!
Firefox Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Sorry for bringing up an old-ish thread! We currently have a 2008R2 server using a 2012 R2 key which allows us to activate our Win 8.x, Win 7 etc clients with no problems at all. The Office 2013 KMS key / host is also installed on the same machine. Am I right in thinking if I ring up MS to get this key added on to our account (assuming we're in the same boat as it's not there for us either); that we replace the existing 2012 R2 key with the 2012 R2 Key for Windows 10 and it should allow us to activate our Win 10 clients? Just wanted to be 100% before replacing any keys Thanks guys! So am I right in thinking you're using your 2008 R2 server for KMS to license Windows 10 devices? I was under the impression KB3058168 needed to be installed and was only available for Windows 2012 R2 and Windows 8 devices?
Arthur Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 I was under the impression KB3058168 needed to be installed and was only available for Windows 2012 R2 and Windows 8 devices? MS recently released a patch for 2008 R2. http://www.edugeek.net/forums/windows-10/143137-windows-10-technical-preview-compiled-links-4.html#post1359648 1
rickjames Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 After speaking to Microsoft and obtaining a KMS key for Windows 10, the thing now won't activate on VAMT. SIGH.
Boredguy Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 @rickjames you did get provided with "Windows Srv 2012R2 DataCtr/Std KMS for Windows 10" from Microsoft didn't you and not just the normal Windows 10 KMS?
rickjames Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I really should read the whole thread. Nope, can't even see it listed. Another phone call it is then...
Firefox Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 If you're looking at the keys from the VLSC site, then I found the KMS host key under a different location to the rest of my licenses. rather then under Downloads and Keys, It was under Licenses>>>Relationship Summary>>>>Click your agreement number>>>>Product Keys>>>>Windows Srv 2012R2 DataCtr/Std KMS for Windows 10
rickjames Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Right, I've a Server 2012R2 DataCtr/Std KMS with Windows 10 key that doesn't activate either. EURGH.
Firefox Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 You need to install this first. From a command prompt run cscript slmgr.vbs /ipk Then run cscript slmgr.vbs /ato (I believe)
rickjames Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Right, added the Server 2012 key via Volume Activation Tools, now it all plays fine. Thank God.
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