Reactivate with different key

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by copo, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. copo

    copo MDL Senior Member

    Feb 27, 2010
    251
    553
    10
    Hi guys, I have two computers that were activated using the forbidden mode (calling MS UK) and now I have to legit keys from dreamspark. What are the cmd commands to dump the previous activation and then to activate the new keys?

    The last one I think it is slmgr -ipk KEY

    Will I encounter any issues doing this?
     
  2. FreeStyler

    FreeStyler MDL Guru

    Jun 23, 2007
    3,557
    3,832
    120
    Why?
    Keep using the old ones until you encounter trouble (if any)
    Keep the new ones as spares if you ever need to re-install
     
  3. josepistola

    josepistola MDL Novice

    Feb 17, 2010
    21
    0
    0
    #3 josepistola, Sep 29, 2012
    Last edited by a moderator: Apr 20, 2017
    If you run this command:
    Code:
    slmgr.vbs –upk
    It will uninstall the key that you have right now.

    Then you can set the new key

    Code:
    slmgr -ipk <<Your New Key>>
    SLMGR.VBS /SKMS <<Your KMS Server>>
    SLMGR.VBS -ATO
    slmgr.vbs /ckms
    The only thing I don't know: what should be the KMS server addresss.
    I think you could use the same servers that are posted here: forums.mydigitallife. info /threads/35640-Windows-8-KMS-Activation
    Look for ONLINE servers inside the thread.
     
  4. antony_blu3

    antony_blu3 MDL Member

    Aug 7, 2012
    192
    37
    10
    No, dreamspark key is Retail key, so no need activate it through KMS Server
    just uninstall your key [slmgr /upk]
    install your key [slmgr /ipk YOURKEY]
    then activate [slmgr /ato]