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920 questions with Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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I can't activate Windows Server 2022 Standard
I activated the product key one time in the past a long time ago but only for OS testing purposes. Removed that OS a very long time ago because I was already using an earlier Windows Server 2016 OS. Now that Windows Server 2016 will soon be unsupported I…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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List of component from SNOW need to get confirm whether are they licensable
Dear Microsoft Licensing Team, We are currently reviewing Microsoft software records discovered through our SNOW. The discovery results include complete products, database engine records, features, components, tools, runtimes, and duplicate software…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-10-08T07:48:06.23+00:00
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KAROM PUMPUANG
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-09T10:48:39.1166667+00:00
Chance Maurice Niyonzima
255
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
RDS Device CALs 2025
Possuo uma máquina virtual Microsoft Azure com Windows Server 2025 Datacenter, utilizando contas locais (workgroup), sem Active Directory. Quatro usuários internos acessam diariamente a VM via Remote Desktop para executar um sistema contábil. Gostaria de…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-10-08T15:25:10.2533333+00:00
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Rafael Costa
21
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-08T15:47:18.97+00:00
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Ronald Sabiiti
240
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
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-08T09:41:52.09+00:00
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Christian HT
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Number of Cores
I have only details like vCPU 20 vCPU 16 if I need to purchase licensing how can i come out with the numbers of cores? these are all VMs
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-10-06T08:04:30.19+00:00
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Lexx ZS Chay
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-10-06T15:18:50.95+00:00
Ronald Sabiiti
240
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
How to procure windows 2025 server standard to server 2022 downgrade key
I purchased a retail license for Windows Server 2025, but my environment requires a downgrade to an earlier version due to legacy software dependencies. I need assistance obtaining an older activation path.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-10-05T13:11:10.4033333+00:00
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Anthony Liguori
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-10-06T01:48:55.37+00:00
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Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,740
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Partner Success Core Benefits: can Windows Server licences run on a dedicated server rented from a hosting provider?
We are a Partner Success Core Benefits member and receive Windows Server 2025 licences (Standard and Datacenter, 16 core licences each) for our own internal development and lab servers. We are thinking about moving these servers to a dedicated server…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-10-05T11:26:04.8633333+00:00
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Aleksandar Dzonic
0
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edited a comment
2026-10-05T12:52:23.0833333+00:00
Aleksandar Dzonic
0
Reputation points
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Volume License Keys: toll-free call for Malaysia
I would like to activate our Windows Server 2025 Standard, but the product key can no longer be obtained using the previous method. We are now required to call the toll-free number for activation. I tried calling the number provided on the website, +60 1…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-09-30T02:33:51.43+00:00
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Nethanel Jushua
0
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answered
2026-09-30T04:51:05+00:00
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Rukshan edirisinghe
1,400
Reputation points
1 answer
Do DHCP and NTP services on Windows Server require User CALs?
Hello Everyone! I have a question and need y'all advise, If we're running Hyper-V and using Windows Server strictly to handle DHCP and NTP for end-user devices, does that count as indirect access requiring User/Device CALs? Curious how you handle this…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-09-29T10:43:49.7033333+00:00
SODANE KOL
5
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-29T22:47:01.9933333+00:00
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Marcin Policht
110K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Inquiry Regarding Windows Server 2025 Licensing - Hyper-V Host & Guest OS Combination
Dear Microsoft Licensing Team, We would like to seek clarification regarding the licensing compatibility for Windows Server 2025. Our current plan is to utilize Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Edition as the Hyper-V host. We would like to confirm whether…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-09-29T10:34:21.2766667+00:00
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Puryanto CT
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-29T11:27:00.3466667+00:00
Harry Phan
34,045
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
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
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-29T05:43:11.3666667+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
27,770
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
How to contact support for downgrade of RDS license
We have bought a few RDS licenses. These are however 2025 RS licenses, and the servers we have to implement it on is a 2022 server. This server cannot be upgraded to 2025. When trying to activate these license the system rejects the licenses as…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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2026-03-27T14:21:33.4266667+00:00
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Jan Mark Elzer
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-22T17:14:23.15+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
23,010
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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
0
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-09-11T06:56:51.1933333+00:00
JuliaMarvin
23,010
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
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
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-01T14:12:04.3433333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
10,385
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
0
Reputation points
edited the question
2026-08-26T07:39:54.8966667+00:00
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Alexandra T
0
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
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
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-23T22:53:30.5+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
10,385
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
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-17T06:58:46.6033333+00:00
Somnathndy
46
Reputation points
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
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-05T10:23:14.3033333+00:00
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Dharmalingam K
61
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