SBS2011 - i lost my key, can i recover from install or use some KMS ?

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  1. leech2

    leech2 MDL Novice

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    Hi, as the title already suggests: i lost my SBS2011 standard keys.
    made a photocopy of the covers - both gone.

    sadly my runnin installation got mad, its crashing - i cant virtualize fast enough, repairs wont work.

    i want to re-install fresh in vmware - how can i retrieve my keys from my 'running' sbs2011 ?
    can i use pico/nanokms alike things in case i cant retrieve ?

    thanks!
     
  2. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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  3. leech2

    leech2 MDL Novice

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    Thanks Tito for the fast reply.
    By any chance you can answer me this:
    *) the change from hardware will be ok ?
    *) when i use the key i still need access to transfer from old system - will it still run with they key used twice ?
     
  4. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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    Depends which type of license it is.