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874 questions with Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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Why Perpetual & software subscription end date is of year 9999
why Microsoft subscription for sku Windows Server 2025 Standard - 16 Core License Pack charge end date is 31st December 9999
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-19T10:00:29.96+00:00
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Abhijit Mandal
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-06-19T10:59:09.62+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
20,115
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
New User RDS CALs are still assigned to an old Windows Server 2019 Key Pack after installing Windows Server 2025 RDS User CALs
Environment RD Licensing Server: Windows Server 2025 The licensing server was upgraded in-place from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2025. RD Session Hosts: Windows Server 2019 Licensing mode: Per User RD Licensing Server is configured and…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Azure KMS Licensing for my public facing Servers
I have in my network called OT Network which is considered not a in domain network set of physical or VM servers in our environment. Am I able to take advantage of the Azure KMS for these Servers that are on our public network for KMS licensing instead…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-17T21:54:02.37+00:00
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Mark Lacanilao
0
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edited an answer 2026-06-18T00:59:46.8033333+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
20,115
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
We have done system scratch so now i want to setup again window server. Now i want to installation same RDS cal
We have done system scratch so now i want to setup again window server. Now i want to installation same RDS cal How we can RDS cal reactivate these key
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-12T07:36:13.7766667+00:00
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Jogesh Kumar (Nokia)
0
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answered 2026-06-12T08:43:42.9766667+00:00
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Chen Tran
10,800
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Downgrade key windows server 20225 standard to windows server 2019 standard
We own a genuine Windows Server 2025 Standard OEM license. We deployed Windows Server 2019 Standard using downgrade rights. OEM key fails with error 0xC004F016. Need downgrade activation support.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-11T10:39:12.3333333+00:00
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Ms Hậu
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-06-11T11:04:14.6066667+00:00
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Marcin Policht
92,630
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
RDS CAL License Issue
Hi, Our server was recently reformatted due to a malware infection. As a result, our Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL licenses are no longer working. I am unable to reinstall the licenses because I do not have the Key Pack ID. I am new to the company,…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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SQL STANDARD 2022 product key
Install team did not proudly provide product keys and i am needing to get replacements. I have tried calling multiple times and continuously get hung up on.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-09T19:44:47.8566667+00:00
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Travis Sherod
0
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answered 2026-06-10T02:18:27.91+00:00
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Harry Phan
22,550
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Assistance Needed - Volume Licensing Access Issue
Hi, We previously had access to download Windows OS ISOs through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). Even for our recently purchased Windows 2025 license, I was able to download it a couple of months ago. However, when I now access the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-28T22:07:02.0233333+00:00
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Weni Fernandez
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-09T11:16:00.48+00:00
Weni Fernandez
20
Reputation points
2 answers
RDS license (120-day grance period) expired. Unable to renew, unable to submit a ticket
My grace period in remote desktop running Microsoft expired. I am unable to renew it. I am also unable to open a ticket although I have subscribed to Developper support plan. What should I do? I need to be able to have a license. I need to be able to…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-09T07:25:24.1633333+00:00
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Matt
0
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answered 2026-06-09T08:12:18.03+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
20,115
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Azure Windows 2016 Data center -- Windows can't activate right now
Because my old VM all of a sudden refused to boot, I had to get a new VM urgently. The new VM, however, refuses to activate. I get the following error in Settings/Activation: "Windows can't activate right now. Try activating later again. If that…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-02T19:33:22.62+00:00
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DC Dweller
1
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edited a comment 2026-06-08T21:32:49.38+00:00
DC Dweller
1
Reputation point
3 answers
Soporte extendido windows 2016 y windows 2019
Hola, cuando estarán disponibles los costos del soporte extendido para Windows 2016 y Windows 2019 (si aplica)?? En la calculadora Azure solo esta W2012. Quedo atento.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-04T17:08:27.72+00:00
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Carlos Humberto Malatto Torres
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-06-06T17:06:06.37+00:00
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HLBui
7,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
purchase server software
Looking for a Microsoft partner that can sell us server 2025
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-05T07:22:35.3666667+00:00
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guenther widmaier
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-06-05T08:25:51.14+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
20,115
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Windows Server MAK Key Shows Already Used (0xC004C020) After HDD-to-SSD Migration and Old HDD Formatted
Hi, I am using a Windows Server MAK product key. The server was previously activated successfully. Recently, I replaced the HDD with an SSD and migrated the system. The old HDD has since been formatted. After the migration, Windows now requires…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-05T00:07:55.7+00:00
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Lim Kai Zhi
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-06-05T01:03:44.5433333+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
20,115
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
Activating windows server 2022 standard evaluation
Currently, i have windows server 2022 standard evaluation, planning to purchase product key, I need the proper method of how to activate the windows to be windows 2022 standard. Thanks
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-04T05:56:10.3466667+00:00
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Mohammed Abdelrahman
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T06:32:02.15+00:00
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Quinnie Quoc
11,485
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Inquiry regarding Windows Server license transfer during hardware replacement
I would like to inquire about the transfer of licenses following a hardware refresh. Suppose we are replacing our current hardware (Environment A) with new hardware (Environment B). In this case, is it possible to transfer the "Windows Server…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-19T05:10:03.5533333+00:00
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TAKA
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-05-31T01:52:30.2433333+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
20,115
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
How to recover a damaged product key for windows server 2025
How can I get help to recover a damaged product key sticker? I have tried MULTIPLE times to contact or start a ticket, and always being lead to a self support articles.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-25T13:30:38.89+00:00
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Scott McGill
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-29T12:25:17.64+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
20,115
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
MAK type product keys for Windows Server 2025.
Please list down the MAK type product keys for Windows Server 2025.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-25T18:58:59.3466667+00:00
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Parras, Hazel
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-05-27T14:17:35.5533333+00:00
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Domic Vo
24,370
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
I need to restore my 2019 Server Standard Activation Key
How can I recover the old activation key from Windows.old? I had a bad OS drive and it lost the raid config when I added a new drive and wouldn't boot or restore from ISO. Now I am on a temp license.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-22T15:45:23.9966667+00:00
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Ben Teigen
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-05-22T16:38:45.3466667+00:00
HLBui
7,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Windows Server 2025 Standard Evaluation Activation
Our company has purchased a windows key for the server 2025 Standard Evaluation model, but the key isnt being accepted, I was wondering if I could get on a call with someone to sort this ASAP. Its giving me 0x80041023 error
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-06T15:52:13.97+00:00
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Joonsik Kim
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-05-18T09:17:25.69+00:00
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Amit Mohare
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Windows Server 2019 Standard Hyper V host compliance information
Dear All, In my environment, i have 6 physical server and installed windows server 2019 standard operating system on all the servers. I have enabled hyper role on all my physical servers, each physical server i have created two virtual machines and…
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