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855 questions with Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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Install license for new objects (tables) not detected in customer environment
I purchased licenses for 10 additional tables and received the .flf file containing the license keys. However, after following the steps to load the .flf file into the customer environment, I do not see the new tables registered once the process is…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-15T18:44:36.7033333+00:00
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Luis Enrique Robles Coronel
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answered 2026-05-15T19:18:39.4533333+00:00
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Scott Nguyen
1,310
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Azure VM PAYG Windows License Activation issue
Although many of our Azure VMs have PAYG Licensing enabled, but still I cannot activate Windows and it asks for the key. how to activate OS? I assume that activation should go smoothly without asking for keys your feedback is appreciated
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-15T10:47:25.3066667+00:00
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Ahmad Yousef
0
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edited an answer 2026-05-15T11:09:06.7066667+00:00
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Marcin Policht
89,325
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
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Verifying On-Premises CAL Equivalency Rights within Entra ID P2 Licensing Tiers
Hi all! We are considering establishing a local Windows Server 2022 domain controller to complement our existing cloud-based Entra ID P1 environment, which would necessitate the standard procurement of Windows Server Client Access Licenses (CALs) for our…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-13T13:33:43.64+00:00
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Andy Jensen
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answered 2026-05-15T09:49:03.7066667+00:00
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Domic Vo
21,150
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
I can't access the page for the products I previously purchased. !!!
Dear All, In 2017, my company purchased several Windows and Office licenses, registered using my email address. The product management page has now been moved to the admin center, but I can't log in. Please help me. My registered email address is [PII…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-13T03:36:54.5766667+00:00
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Eimskip Viet Nam
0
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edited the question 2026-05-13T07:58:43.4033333+00:00
Brian Huynh
2,880
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Clarification Regarding Windows Server 2022 Standard ROK Virtualization Rights
Hello All, I would like to confirm the virtualization rights for Windows Server 2022 Standard ROK on a Hyper-V host. Please clarify: If more than two VMs are created, will Microsoft technically block them, or is this only a licensing/compliance…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-07T12:37:24.7433333+00:00
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Mouath Almobaslat
0
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answered 2026-05-09T05:53:05.8666667+00:00
Domic Vo
21,150
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Windows Server 2025 RDS CAL 10 User -> Downgrade to Windows Server 2022 RDS CAL 10 User
Hello guys, I am currently facing an issue regarding Remote Desktop Services (RDS) licensing and would appreciate any guidance. I have purchased Windows Server 2025 RDS CALs (10 User CALs) through a system integrator/reseller. According to the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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SQL Server 2025 Standard Licensing
We are in the process of purchasing SQL Server 2025. We have been braced with a much higher price than ever before. We have 2 SQL Servers running on VM's and a total of 100 Clients. Do we need to purchase SA with this? I am sorry if this has been…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-06T20:05:34.2233333+00:00
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Branden Holloway
20
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accepted 2026-05-07T02:26:34.0833333+00:00
Branden Holloway
20
Reputation points
2 answers
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Does Windows Server Evaluation officially shut down every hour after the 180‑day trial expires? Need Microsoft documentation.
I need official Microsoft clarification regarding Windows Server Evaluation expiration behavior. My questions: 1. Windows Server Evaluation editions are documented to run for 180 days. → Please provide the official Microsoft Learn link confirming this.…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-03-24T06:55:09.34+00:00
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Venkata Vinitha KOSURU
20
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commented 2026-05-06T10:15:41.64+00:00
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Paulo BORGES
0
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SCCM Licensing
Hello , We are planning to deploy SCCM in an on-premises environment and would like to receive a detailed licensing Our requirements include: Application deployment Patch management (Windows updates) Hardware and software inventory Centralized…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-30T14:23:40.9766667+00:00
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Tsiky Nitokiana NOMENJANAHARY
80
Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-04T04:18:53.37+00:00
Tsiky Nitokiana NOMENJANAHARY
80
Reputation points
1 answer
KMS Activation Stuck on 4
Hello, I am activating Windows 2022 Standard Servers using KMS. However, right now my KMS server is stuck on a 4 count license and I cannot get the 5th one activated (which is the min). I have tried to deploy new machines that are sysprepped. When I try…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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erreur 7q6ch sur serveur rdp microsoft 365 enterprise
lors de la connexion au compte microsoft pour l'activation de microsoft 365 sur un serveur RDP nous avons un message d'erreur 7q6ch
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-08T14:15:24.45+00:00
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Cédric BOLLE - Gironde Services Informatique
0
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answered 2026-04-29T03:54:02.8166667+00:00
Brian Huynh
2,880
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Ativação de Licenciamento por Core em VCenter
Bom dia, Adquirimos 3 licenças de 16 cores e 4 licenças de 2 cores do Windows Server 2025 Datacenter com o objetivo de licenciar nossos hosts de virtualização. Recebemos as chaves do fornecedor, porém ficamos com algumas dúvidas sobre o processo de…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-24T11:18:26.3066667+00:00
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Raphael de Oliveira Baltazar
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-28T03:11:57.92+00:00
Brian Huynh
2,880
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC: Perpetual Licensing Availability
Hello, We are an organization evaluating Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC for internal use. We would like clarification on the licensing model: Is Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC available under Volume Licensing as a perpetual license (one-time purchase), or only…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-27T10:20:38.2366667+00:00
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Mohammed Boufenneche
40
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-27T13:03:08.83+00:00
Mohammed Boufenneche
40
Reputation points
2 answers
Unable to access license on Microsoft site
We are unable to access the license for Windows Server 2016 Data Center Edition that we purchased on the Microsoft website. Please help us resolve this issue. [Removed PII] @jmsassoc.com The email has expired, the new email is [Removed PII] @sdata.us
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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register windows Server 2022 product key
Am unable to register windows Server 2022 evaluation with the volume licensing product key.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-23T01:41:05.7+00:00
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Jerry Yeo
0
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answered 2026-04-26T01:04:38.0433333+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
17,675
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
I need to activate a Windows server 2008 SP2 that I have virtualized,
I need to activate a Windows server 2008 SP2 that I have virtualized, I have tested activating once before to see if it would work. Now I have to do it again on my virtual machine and it doesn't work, I can only activate once.. is it possible to get…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-13T14:03:40.03+00:00
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Curt Hansson
20
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-26T00:41:08.1533333+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
17,675
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Ativação por core em virtualizadores não microsoft
Qual o procedimento para ativação de maquinas virtuais windows server com licença por core para virtualizador não microsoft? Como ativar as maquinas virtuais? Utilizo as licenças fornecidas pelo distrubuidor em todas as vms? Recebi 3 chaves para 16…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-24T11:34:40.5333333+00:00
Raphael de Oliveira Baltazar
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-24T12:19:20.08+00:00
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HLBui
5,780
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Activate Windows Server 2012 Licence
Hi, I don´t know how to activate a Windows Server 2012 licence. I was required to call a phone number in which there is a bot. I am not able to do it online, on the portal. It gives me an error.. how should I proceed? Thank you.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-22T13:37:08.5233333+00:00
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Mayte Cernuda Castro
0
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answered 2026-04-24T06:43:17.97+00:00
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VPHAN
31,830
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
error code 0xc004c008
I tried issuing a KMS key for one of my customers but he keeps getting an error code 0xc004c008. Is it there a way I can fix what ever issue is causing It with your help?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-23T13:14:41.5666667+00:00
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eric perez
0
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answered 2026-04-24T02:16:32.8033333+00:00
Brian Huynh
2,880
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Datacenter vs Standard licensing in hybrid environments, how do you decide?
We’re running a mix of on-prem and Azure workloads and trying to optimize licensing costs. How are you deciding between Standard and Datacenter editions in hybrid setups?
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