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Answered How can I find out the status server license activated on my servers

  • Monday, October 08, 2012 3:48 PM
     
     
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    I don't know how to put this in words, what I want see to find out if the license activated on my server is legit or not. To my understanding if the license (windows 2003 server) is activated successfully, that means the license is ligit and is not being used before. Otherwise, Microsoft License Server will reject it. Same applies to Windows 2008. Please advice, thanks.

    Thang Mo

     

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  • Monday, October 08, 2012 3:52 PM
     
     
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    Hello,

    You can check if your Windows is Genuine or not: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892130

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  • Monday, October 08, 2012 4:02 PM
     
     
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    Hi Mr X,

    Windows is Genuine because it was built with OEM CD but the license key is Volume License! I just wonder if that license key was used before and I want to make sure I don't use more than what actually bought! I took over this job and no one knows anything about license key document my department has.

    Say, I built a server with OEM Windows CD but I used a VL key that I found in a document, if the windows is activated successfully, does it mean my windows server is ligit and the license key was not used before? Thanks.

    Thang Mo

     
  • Monday, October 08, 2012 4:05 PM
     
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    Hi Mr X,

    Windows is Genuine because it was built with OEM CD but the license key is Volume License! I just wonder if that license key was used before and I want to make sure I don't use more than what actually bought! I took over this job and no one knows anything about license key document my department has.

    Say, I built a server with OEM Windows CD but I used a VL key that I found in a document, if the windows is activated successfully, does it mean my windows server is ligit and the license key was not used before? Thanks.

    Thang Mo

    For this it would be better to contact Microsoft Activation Center in your country for assistance.

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  • Tuesday, October 09, 2012 1:59 AM
     
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    Install VAMT from this website http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11936

    Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 2.0 is a managed MMC plug-in.  VAMT uses Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to configure managed systems.  A convenient command line interface (CLI) allows automated, scheduled VAMT tasks without UI interaction.

    Using the VAMT console, administrators can perform many activation-related tasks on remote computers:

    • Manage product keys obtained from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or other sources including retail and Microsoft subscription programs such as MSDN, TechNet and partner programs -- and product activations using those keys.
    • Activate remote systems using Key Management Service (KMS), Multiple Activation Key (MAK) or retail activation methods.
    • Perform disconnected proxy activation and reactivation of systems without each system having to connect with Microsoft activation services individually.
    • Assist with license compliance by enabling IT administrators to monitor system license state, including whether systems are licensed and running genuine Windows or Office.