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How can I activate Windows Server?

Sven Appel
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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.

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Windows Server 2012:

  • Navigate to Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Action Center -> Windows Activation and simply click the activate button.

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Windows Server 2008:

  • Navigate to Start -> Administrative Tools -> Server Manager -> and click on "Activate Windows" under the Server Summary tab.

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