In some unusual cases, it is essential to activate Windows Server manually when the initial activation attempt has failed after your server was provisioned.
Windows Server 2016:
- Navigate to Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> System -> Windows Activation and simply click the activate button.
Windows Server 2012:
- Navigate to Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Action Center -> Windows Activation and simply click the activate button.
Windows Server 2008:
- Navigate to Start -> Administrative Tools -> Server Manager -> and click on "Activate Windows" under the Server Summary tab.
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