Troubleshooting Windows Activation issues with KMS

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Troubleshooting Windows Activation issues with KMS


nslookup -type=all  _vlmcs._tcp
Shows KMS servers in the domain.

slmgr.vbs /dlv
should show you if the client is referencing a KMS host, look for KMS REGISTERED MACHINE NAME: servername:1688

 In order to use KMS.. the client needs to be using KMS licensing.. so the key you enter on install should be a KMS key, and not a MAK key.

Commands:


  1. slmgr.vbs -upk - to uninstall any existing product key (if any)
  2. slmgr.vbs -ipk  KMS product key - To enter the KMS key
  3. slmgr.vbs /skms :1688 - to point to a static KMS server if any
  4. slmgr.vbs /ckms - to auto-discover KMS servers
  5. slmgr.vbs /ato - to activate the KMS license key
  6. slmgr.vbs /rearm - to extend the license to 60 days (max 3 times up to 180 days)
slmgr.vbs /skms dcpwav22179985:1688

Application event logs to check for activation attempts:
12288,12289

Reg key:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform

KeyManagementServiceName - Reg_SZ



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