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i have activate vi this server :
slmgr -skms 147.134.1.42
slmgr -ato

and i used this key gvlkProfessional =

 

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sorry, but this key is avaible on whole internet, and this key os from this forum again sorry

 

MDL received a DMCA because of clowns like you. There is NO room to discuss any further, period

 

Just remove the God damned key, it doesn't matter if it was available all over the Internet, it's not allowed to post them here.

 

I applied Friday, finally came today I had two emails and got both keys.
Is it Christmas already?

 

Thank you for removing the key.

What I was looking for was what key to use not the actual key.
I have tried a number of keys with both x64 and x86 Windows 8.
The Versions of Windows 8 I am using are x64 Pro VL 917699 and x86 Pro VL 917830
Should I be using a different Version of Windows 8
I did a clean install of the x64 version I have with the key from MS site and still there is no WMC in the list of add features and it will not take the upgrade key that I received through email.

Any help would be great.

I do have a copy of Windows 8 RTM x64 MSDN # 915440 if that is the one I should be using.

 

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I do have a copy of Windows 8 RTM x64 MSDN # 915440 if that is the one I should be using. 

yes you should, The VL will not work.

en_windows_8_x64_dvd_915440.iso
MD5: 0E8F2199FAE18FE510C23426E68F675A
SHA-1: 1CE53AD5F60419CF04A715CF3233F247E48BEEC4

You need to install with a retail key, change key to gvlk and use KMS to activate, then go to start screen and just start typing "add features" and it should bring up a search. Click "settings" on the right and then on the left you should see Add features. You do not want the "turn on or off" features. And then enter your WMC key and follow along

( I did a "slmgr -ckms" after kms activation just in case, I do not know if it was needed but did it)

 

Yes I already tried the MSDN # 915440 with the GVL key from the MS site and it installed without any problem. Did not have to put in retail key.
All went well. Have WMC update and activated. I do not understand why with the other versions x64 917699 or x86 917830 they do not work.
Both of these are the ones that came to me from my CSVLK and they both activate with my company kms.
Have sent off a message to MS but no response as of yet.

 

I am running Win8 Pro x64.
I applied for and got the WMC key which I duly installed and then activated.
Slmgr /dlv now shows activated, retail, 1000rearms. No countdown days.
Assuming fully activated right??

 

Correct, if not making major hardware changes .

 

I am running Win8 Pro x64 MSDN
I applied for and got the WMC key which I have duly installed and activated.
slmgr /dlv now shows activated retail, 1000 rearms and no countdown days.
Assuming fully activated. Right??

 

slmgr -xpr should show perma activation yes.

 

Thank you, yes it now shows permanent activation. Can I now backup this data for future installs?

 

You can do...but to restore backup, you will need an install-media with wmc integrated, even in case, you cannot use upgrade key after january 2013.
Can recommend a full-sytem-image-backup with windows onboard solution, or more comfortable Acronis True Image Home 2013.
Regards

 

So best to do a clean install, then the wmc thing then image yes. and then install programs etc later?

 

Better install all you need, and make system comfortable for you to use, then backup the whole thing.

 

Thats always my plan. Just dont break anything before you backup! hah

 

One further question. Is it possible to just backup the system/32/spp/store to have the activation data for future installs. I read somewhere that it was possible?

 

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