Activating Windows Server 2008 R2 using a loader???

Hello all;

I wanted to install a copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 on one of my boxes and wanted to use one of the loaders to accomplish this, however 7Loader does not offer activation for 2008 R2 and Daz's Loader runs, but all options are greyed-out. How would I go about activating my Server 2008 R2 machine???

Thanks, CAT

 

Thanks anyway........

Thanks for the tip as I find the KMS solution quite interesting, the NIC solution would be nice if I wanted to add an additional NIC into the picture.

The reason I want the software mod is because it is much easier to remove if trouble strikes. Furthurmore, the machine will stay activated whereas the KMS method needs to call home and could become deactivated if I happen to forget to do it.

But long story short, I have figured out why the loader had issues and now I'm activated with 2008 R2 Enterprise!!!

Thanks again, CAT

 

"Can't we just all get along??" LOL

Anyway, in my opinion the loader is the best option simply because it can be removed if trouble strikes or updated if Microsoft makes changes and Daz or Hazar update their offerings to counteract the issue. I've seen many attempt to mod their BIOS only to find they bricked their setup, making their mobo a paper weight. The KMS option is facinating, but in my case, I don't run my server every day so I could potentially have my activation expire, only to have reduced functionality kick in whereas the loader is permanent. I also disable Automatic Windows updates and manually choose updates instead and stay aware of fixes Microsoft puts through so when you operate in this fashion, the loader is practically invulnerable.

I hope that Daz and Hazar update their loaders and add activation for the R2 Standard and Enterprise OEM keys on the MDL site although adding the custom serial was no big deal.