Windows 8 activation failed

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by John.adams, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. John.adams

    John.adams MDL Novice

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    Morning all ,

    Please be informed that i have tried to active my Windows 8 pro 64 bit but couldn't .

    Already i used the method of below :

    8 Professional KMS key from .)Code:

    slmgr.vbs -ipk <>slmgr /skms <KMS SERVER>slmgr.vbs -ato

    1st step is done successfully
    2nd step is done successfully

    but 3rd step ( as slmgr.vbs -ato ) it's failed as mentioned on below image
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    Could you please advise me what is the problem here ? then advise the solution .

    Thanks a lot
     
  2. maddog0266

    maddog0266 MDL Expert

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    You need to set the KMS server
    slmgr -skms win8kms4.mooo.com
    slmgr -ato

    Give that a try.
     
  3. new_hack

    new_hack MDL Member

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    any way what your kms host?john.adams
     
  4. John.adams

    John.adams MDL Novice

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    Try but failed , as this is the same i used
     
  5. John.adams

    John.adams MDL Novice

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    Host is win8kms4.mooo.com
     
  6. BTOR

    BTOR MDL Addicted

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    sync time with internet? allow KMS through firewall?
     
  7. jayblok

    jayblok MDL Guru

    Dec 26, 2010
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    yes,make sure your time is synced with your region
     
  8. Bat Man

    Bat Man MDL Novice

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    at 1st Sync the time with your local reason and then proceed for the above activation steps it should work
     
  9. new_hack

    new_hack MDL Member

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    any result sir , john.adams
     
  10. maddog0266

    maddog0266 MDL Expert

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    The server is up and working
     
  11. jupier2k

    jupier2k MDL Member

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    Are you sure you installed win 8 pro VLK ?
     
  12. wolf69

    wolf69 MDL Senior Member

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    he don't have to have the vlk edition too use kms
     
  13. anarchist9027

    anarchist9027 MDL Expert

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    Could it be your internet such as a port not open or a firewall that is not set up correctly? I just successfully KMS activated my VMware version of Windows 8 Pro without a hitch.