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Troubleshoot Windows Server activation issue
This guide solves a possible problem in the activation of your Windows Server license.
Change registered key
Open the Run utility (Windows logo key + R).
Remove registered key
Type the following command:
cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -upk
Add a new key
Relaunch the Run utility then type the following command:
cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -ipk {KEY}replacing {KEY} with your configuration key below:
| Operating system | KMS key |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2019 Datacenter | WMDGN-G9PQG-XVVXX-R3X43-63DFG |
| Windows Server 2019 Standard | N69G4-B89J2-4G8F4-WWYCC-J464C |
| Windows Server 2022 Datacenter | WX4NM-KYWYW-QJJR4-XV3QB-6VM33 |
| Windows Server 2022 Standard | VDYBN-27WPP-V4HQT-9VMD4-VMK7H |
| Windows Server 2025 Standard | TVRH6-WHNXV-R9WG3-9XRFY-MY832 |
| Windows Server 2025 Datacenter | D764K-2NDRG-47T6Q-P8T8W-YP6DF |
Activate Windows
Relaunch the Execute utility then type the following command to associate the key with our activation robot:
cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -skms kms.infomaniak.cloud
Relaunch the Run utility and finally type the following command to activate your Windows system:
cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -ato